Researchers have become increasingly interested in understanding how people can cope with relationship difficulties that arise from mismatches between their relational expectations and reality....
Relational Recalibration in Soldiers' Marriages
A soldier's deployment is a major life event that can have profound impacts on their marriage. While many people imagine a romanticized version of...
Romantic Media Shapes Expectations
The influence of romantic media can be seen in everyday life because it shapes people's perception of relationships and their desires for romance. Romantic media...
Individuals' expectations regarding their romantic partners or romantic relationships often come from external sources such as media, family members, friends, and peers. These expectations may become...
Expectation-reality mismatch is when what you expected from a situation differs from the actual outcome. In terms of sexual desire, confidence, and communication, it can lead to a range of negative...
Queer people have unique experiences when it comes to dating. They face challenges that straight people do not typically encounter due to societal norms and expectations. One such challenge is...