Respected marriage counselors Jim and Sally Conway identify 10 vital traits of thriving marriages including lifelong commitment, effective conflict resolution, energy from friends, sexual intimacy, time to laugh and play, realistic expectations, serving each other, and continued growth. Drawing on a survey of 186 couples, 35 years of experience in marriage counseling, and examples from their own marriage, they explore the importance of these traits. This popular resource for building lasting marriages presents updated information and compelling real-life stories.