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 …

Some adults are involved in well-functioning romantic relationships. They are able to
provide support for their partners, resolve conflict effectively, and generally find their …

Early romantic relationships have been described as the “learning context” and “training
ground” for future intimate relationships; however, research has yet to examine the lessons …

Important decisions about romantic relationships are often made during adulthood, but the
foundations for healthy relationships begin during childhood. Romantic development is …

Close relationships are significant to human well-being throughout life (Reis, Collins, &
Berscheid, 2000). In the early part of the life span, involuntary relationships with family …

The delayed entry into marriage that characterizes modern society raises questions about
young adults' romantic relationship trajectories and whether patterns found to characterize …

The development of romantic relationships commonly begins in adolescence and continues
to unfold over the life course. Over the course oftime, a romantic relationship may take on …

Recipient of the 2014 International Association for Relationship Researchers Book Award!
This multidisciplinary text highlights the development of romantic relationships, from …

In the past decade, researchers have recognized that romantic and sexual relationships are
central to the lives of teenagers and emerging adults (eg, Brown, Feiring, & Furman, 1999; …

We begin the chapter by describing the organizational perspective on social development
that has guided much of our thinking and research to date. Following this, we discuss the …