It is proposed that satisfaction is associated with idealistic, rather than realistic, perceptions
of one's partner. To provide baselines for assessing relationship illusions, both members of …

Are people wiser when reflecting on other people's problems compared with their own? If so,
does self-distancing eliminate this asymmetry in wise reasoning? In three experiments (N …

As individuals enter new relationships, they bring with them a history of social experiences
and a unique set of memories, beliefs, and expectations that guide how they interact with …

This new handbook presents, synthesizes, and integrates the existing knowledge of
methods, theories, and data in attitudes. The editors' goal is to promote an understanding of …

The influence of social relationships on human development and behavior is receiving
increased attention from psychologists, who are central contributors to the rapidly …

On the basis of an interdependence analysis, it is proposed that commitment to a close
relationship is associated with cognitive interdependence—a mental state characterized by …

Social Motivation, Justice, and the Moral Emotions proposes an attribution theory of
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Intimate relationships, 2nd ed. Intimate relationships, 2nd ed. Citation Brehm, SS (1992).
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