| Title | Date | Views | Brief Description |
|---|
| An examination of devaluation of alternatives beyond physical attractiveness |
2022 |
150 |
Individuals in romantic relationships often encounter threats to the longevity of their current romantic relationship, such as noticing attractive alternative partners. To protect against such threats, committed individuals engage in a devaluation pr... |
| Navigating sexual challenges across relationship development |
2022 |
289 |
A satisfying sexual relationship is critical for maintaining individual and relationship well-being, yet is difficult to maintain over time. Indeed, many people will inevitably face sexual challenges over the course of a relationship that threaten th... |
| Examining the association between gratitude and sexual communal strength |
2019 |
469 |
Maintaining sexual satisfaction is a critical, yet challenging, aspect of most romantic relationships. Sexual communal strength (SCS)—i.e., the extent to which people are motivated to be non-contingently responsive to their partners’ sexual needs—acc... |
| Comparing the Marital Problems of Spouses Who Met Online vs. Offline |
2021 |
222 |
Online dating has become a popular way for people to find potential romantic partners and even spouses. Previous research has shown that marriages that begin online are associated with greater satisfaction and less likely to end in separation or divo... |
| Perceiving greater commitment increases selfish behaviors among disagreeable people |
2022 |
207 |
Perceiving that a partner is highly committed tends to benefit close relationships. However, there may be drawbacks to perceiving that a partner is committed. Considering high commitment may signal that a partner is unlikely to leave the relationship... |