Plays Well with Others The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrong

"Reading Plays Well With Others is like having a hard conversation about relationships with your smartest, funniest friend. Eric Barker's wit and explanatory powers shine through every page." - David Epstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

"An entire branch of social science can be summed up in one phrase: Other people matter. From our highest highs to our lowest lows, our relationships to other people determine our happiness and well-being. In this humorous and profound book, Eric Barker distills what we know about how to make our most important relationships flourish. Plays Well With Others will revitalize your life." - Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of When, Drive, and To Sell Is Human

"Barker's wide-eyed curiosity and intellectual openness make him an ideal tour guide. The result is a fascinating, myth-busting look at relationships." - Publishers Weekly

"A playful exploration of human relationships. . . . Smart, yet funny, Barker frequently draws from scientifically backed studies, yet the tone is always humorous and conversational." - Library Journal