When it comes to romantic relationships, one's morals can often come into play when determining whether or not they are comfortable with certain behaviors within their partnership. For some people,...
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The concept of relational equity refers to the sense of fairness that people have about their relationships. In other words, it is how individuals evaluate whether they receive what they deserve from...
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What strategies support maintaining relational authenticity under social scrutiny or stigmatization?
The term “authenticity” refers to being true to oneself without pretending to be someone else....
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Psychological Effects of Relational Invisibility
The term "relational invisibility" refers to an experience wherein a person feels unseen, undervalued, or dismissed within their romantic...
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Consensual non-monogamy is an increasingly popular lifestyle choice among adults who enjoy romantic and/or sexual relationships outside of their primary partnership. Although many adults may be...
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Sexual attractiveness is often viewed as an important factor in determining whether or not people are likely to form romantic relationships.
It can also have significant impacts on how those...
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: How sexual attractiveness impacts romantic relationships: from negotiating rules to fueling desires
When it comes to relationships and romance, many people have certain ideas about what they want their partner to be like, what kind of personality traits they want them to possess, and what kind of...
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: What to consider before dating someone with high expectations
The term "relationship" refers to an association between people characterized by a set of roles and expectations that are reciprocal and interdependent. These associations may vary in form, such as...
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: Avoidant behaviors in romantic relationships: exploring the impact of intimacy on relational dynamics
Sexual fulfillment can be defined as the satisfaction that one experiences from engaging in consensual physical and emotional acts within a committed relationship. Sexual fulfillment is an important...
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: Sexual fulfillment can lead to greater relationship resilience: how sex helps couples overcome challenges
How does sexual initiation relate to attachment style and relational security in new relationships? Attachment styles are often characterized as secure and insecure, but they can also be categorized...
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: Exploring the relationship between sexual initiation and attachment styles: a look at new relationships