Barrie Davenport and S.J. Scott open by presenting mindfulness principles applied specifically to romantic relationships, arguing genuine present-moment attention to your partner significantly improves relationship quality and connection.

Why present-moment mindful attention matters for relationships specifically:

• Many relationship interactions occur with divided or distracted attention, missing the genuine connection deeper present-moment mindful attention to your partner can provide
• The authors provide specific practical guidance for applying general mindfulness principles specifically within romantic relationship contexts
• This opening establishes the book's foundational premise, motivating its subsequent detailed specific relationship habit guidance

This opening establishes the book's foundational premise, applying present-moment mindful attention specifically to improving romantic relationship quality and connection.