Motivational Interviewing with Couples: A Framework for Behavior Change Developed with Sexual Minority Men - Paperbackby Tyrel J. Starks (Author) Based on more than ten years of research, Motivational Interviewing With Couples provides a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical foundations, processes, and strategies unique to Motivational Interviewing (MI) with couples. Drawing on Interdependence Theory, this approach to MI positions the couple as the client. Relationship functioning the extent to which partners are satisfied with, invested in, and committed to