Previous research has not led to any agreement as to the normative trajectory of relationship
satisfaction. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we summarize the available …

A central element of interdependence theory is that people have standards against which
they compare their current outcomes, and one ubiquitous standard in the mating domain is …

The current research used two 8-wave longitudinal studies spanning the first 4–5 years of
207 marriages to examine the potential bidirectional associations among marital …

This meta-analytic review addresses whether the major dimensions of trait personality relate
to components of human sexuality. A comprehensive literature search identified 137 studies …

We examined the interplay between husbands' and wives' positive and negative nonsexual
interpersonal behaviors, frequency of sexual intercourse, sexual satisfaction, and feelings of …

Should intimates respond to their interpersonal mistakes with self-criticism or with self-
compassion? Although it is reasonable to expect self-compassion to benefit relationships by …

While previous studies indicate that personality traits influence the likelihood of divorce, the
processes that drive this relationship have yet to be examined. Accordingly, the current study …

Sexuality is an integral part of intimate relationships, yet surprisingly little is known about
how and for whom sexuality matters. The present research investigated the interplay of …

How should partners discuss the problems that arise over the course of their intimate
relationships? Prior studies have provided inconsistent answers to this question, with some …

How does women's body image shape their interpersonal relationships? Based on recent
theories of risk regulation and empirical evidence that sex is an emotionally risky behavior …