Romance is enchanting and people often get swept up in it, believing it to be the be all and end all, but what should you do when the initial excitement of romance in your relationship starts to fade? In Beyond Romance, Dr. Simmons shows couples how to get past the initial lure of attraction to find and enhance long-term satisfaction, forging committed and healthy relationships. Since romance's first glow cannot last forever, couples need a stronger foundation on which to build lasting love. To gain this reward, couples must make a conscious decision to intentionally develop their love, and persevere through thick and thin. Beyond Romance teaches couples the skills they need to strengthen and improve their partnerships. In this book, packed with insightful strategies and practical exercises, couples will learn necessary new skills, which will lead them to gain greater understanding of themselves, their partners, and their relationships. Here is a must-read for all couples, whether they are in the first stages of a new relationship, or have been married or in a relationship for a long time. It is also helpful for singles who want to know themselves better thereby increasing their chances of having a more satisfying, lasting relationship when it comes along. Moving beyond the temporary lure of romance to a rewarding long-term commitment will bring the rich, passionate partnership for which every couple yearns and few achieve. Now they can.