The document discusses the revolutionary new science of romantic relationships according to Dr. Sue Johnson. It states that love is an ancient wired-in survival code designed to keep key loved ones close, and that intimates are our ultimate resource for safe haven, protection, support, secure base and exploration. It discusses three bonding strategies - reach, push/demand, and turn away/turn off. It also notes that 90% of recurring distress and conflict in romantic relationships is due to protest at emotional disconnection and lists five "laws of love" including that our deepest survival instinct is to emotionally connect with special ones. It describes sex as a bonding behavior that is shaped by bonding strategies like solace, sealed off, and synchrony sex.