Dr. Colwell does not buy into the cultural belief that the initial bliss of falling in love will inevitably end. Here she takes the reader on a voyage of exploration that debunks common myths of what couples should "settle" for, and provides the maps, tools, and exercises to ride the initial bliss into a long-term relationship of growth and mutual joy.

Dr. Julia Colwell does not buy into the cultural belief that the initial bliss of falling in love will inevitably end. In The Relationship Ride she takes the reader on a voyage of exploration that debunks common myths of what couples should "settle" for, and gives us the maps, tools, and exercises to ride the initial bliss into a long-term relationship of growth and mutual joy. Traveling this route, she tells us, "is available to anyone who is willing to go there."