During relational decision-making, people are guided by their inner emotions. These emotions can be both positive and negative, depending on the situation and the individual's prior...
The idea that traumatic events can affect one's ability to form and sustain healthy romantic relationships is well documented.
The efforts that individuals make to preserve normalcy within their...
The study of relationship maintenance has been an important topic for researchers in social psychology since the late 1960s. One such research area is relational ritual theory which suggests that...
Psychological Mechanisms Help Partners Maintain Engagement Under Relational Strain
Relationships are like gardens - they require constant attention and care to grow and thrive. While some people...
Relationships are an important part of human life, and they require effort to maintain. One of the keys to maintaining strong, healthy relationships is cultivating relational curiosity. Relational...
Relationship resilience can be defined as an individual's ability to maintain positive, healthy relationships through difficult situations. It includes the ability to adapt to change, bounce back...
I will discuss how individuals can maintain relational cohesion while experiencing different emotional perspectives. Relational cohesion is the ability to maintain strong bonds within a relationship...
Combat experiences can be extremely traumatic, leading to many mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. Researchers have found that romantic...
Relational rituals are regular activities that couples engage in to express love, affection, gratitude, and care for one another. They can take many forms such as holding hands, cuddling, kissing,...
Sexual support refers to the ways in which partners provide emotional, physical, and practical assistance during sexual encounters. Research has shown that sexual support is an important aspect of...