What makes for a good relationship? Author Ronald W. Richardson says that "good people make good relationships." Jane Austen would agree with him. Drawingon the insights of modern familysystems theory, this self-help book forthinking people addresses the issuesof emotional maturity, strength ofcharacter, values, and thoughtfulnessin each partner and how these virtueseach contribute to good relationships.

Richardson, a certified marriageand family therapist, relies on histhirty years of clinical experience, teaching, and supervision for relevant, contemporary examples as heillustrates how good people makefor good relationships. In addition, selections from Jane Austen's manynovels provide an entertainingperspective on timeless truths.