Ellyn Bader & Peter Pearson 
In Quest of the Mythical Mate [PDF ebook] 
A Developmental Approach To Diagnosis And Treatment In Couples Therapy

In Quest of the Mythical Mate presents a valuable and fertile developmental model for diagnosing and treating couples that is flexible enough to incorporate a wide variety of intervention strategies, yet purposeful enough to give a clear sense of direction to couples in distress. As such, this volume provides a powerful therapeutic approach for all professionals who treat couples.