Throughout the life span, individuals engage in affectionate touch with close others. Touch
receipt promotes well-being in infancy, but the impacts of touch in adult close relationships …

Despite marriage's health benefits, all couples experience stress that can increase morbidity
and mortality risks. Marital stress can alter endocrine, cardiovascular, and immune function …

Following the global outbreak of COVID-19 in March 2020, individuals report psychological
distress associated with the “new normal”—social distancing, financial hardships, and …

Prioritizing friendship is associated with many health and well-being benefits. However, to
date, there have been relatively few studies that have examined cultural moderators of the …

The present study investigated whether perceived partner responsiveness—the extent to
which individuals feel cared for, understood, and validated by their partner—predicted …

A skills‐based model of healthy relationship functioning—romantic competence (RC)—is
described. Its association with relationship and individual well‐being was examined in three …

Despite evidence that interpersonal processes shape health behaviors, research
concerning the dyadic effects of gender minority stressors on substance use behaviors of …

Forming stable, supportive romantic relationships is an important determinant of well‐being
for adults. Yet, there has been limited research about if and how prior romantic experiences …

It is now widely recognized that social bonds are critical to human health and well-being.
One of the most important social bonds is the attachment relationship between two adults …

Two literatures have explored some of the effects intimate relationships can have on
physical and mental health outcomes. Research investigating health through the lens of …