Drawing on their expertise on personal growth in the workplace and from their experience with couples in their popular workshops, Morrie and Arleah Shechtman present a new approach that challenges common notions about what makes a good marriage work. They recognize that myths about marriage often lead people to aim for unrealistic ideals. In Love in the Present Tense, the Shechtmans examine eight myths of relationships, including "Love will carry you through the hard times," "You need to work on your relationship if you want it to be good," and "Spending lots of time together is very important," and present contrasting realities to help strengthen the bond. For those working to build a relationship or struggling to hold one together, this book presents powerful new ways to overcome old behaviors and create a new connection that springs from a shared understanding of one another's needs.