The Couples Line of Development specifies the developmental tasks for each of the 5 Stages of Development.

In his clinical practice with couples Dr. Habib is finding that a simple awareness of the specific capabilities of  First Love (Stage 4) and Spiritual Love (Stage 5)  acts like a powerful catalyst speeding up growth from the lower stages most of us inhabit.

The Higher Stages of Couple Love: (Video)

In this interview we lay down and then contrast these specific skills (see  chart) while applying them to actual couple dynamics lovers will recognize. Do not miss this deep dive into the evolutionary capabilities of intimate love between Jeff Saltzman and Tom Habib at the Daily Evolver.