Jim Kelly draws on his long career as a psychotherapist and lessons learned as a husband and father to identify ten key traits of an adult-a set of principles and practices that mature adults integrate into their lives. He uses poignant examples from his clinical work with clients and anecdotes from his personal experiences in marriage and as a parent to illustrate the application of the ten traits. He makes complex insights and skills understandable and practical for anyone committed to personal growth, improving a marriage, and being an effective parent.