The book doesn't dig into the theory as much as I hoped it would, and I did find the couples' stories that make up most of the book slightly too cheesy and simplistic. Still, the core idea behind the book provides a useful framework for analyzing relationships (and could easily be extended to non-romantic ones as well) and can help you think about hidden patterns and expectations that guide your relationships. By exploring common types of love stories, it becomes easier to understand why seemingly bad relationships sometimes outlast those that appear perfect on paper, and why common relationship advice doesn't work for every relationship. Despite its flaws, the book provides an excellent first step for rethinking (and reframing) how we evaluate relationships and our reactions in different situations.