#relationship-satisfaction

#relationship-satisfaction

"I have to repeat myself because he's scrolling Instagram. It makes me feel invisible," one participant of the 2025 study mentioned.

"Love is when the other person's happiness is more important than your own." - H. Jackson Brown

Regular relationship check-ins can improve relationship satisfaction by addressing issues early, preventing them from escalating into larger problems that threaten the partnership.

Relationship satisfaction is important for happiness, mental well-being, and physical health. A recent study identified investment strategies that enhance relationship satisfaction.

If words of affirmation make you feel appreciated, you might assume that offering kind, affirming words will mean the same to your partner. But love isn't one-size-fits-all.

"Individuals who committed infidelity and their partners scored lower on life satisfaction, reported lower relationship satisfaction, and reported higher relationship conflict, on average across the years, compared with individuals in the control sample."

In examining sexual desire discrepancies in long-term relationships, findings indicate they are common and can impact relationship satisfaction but can be managed by couples.

Gottman found that partners who consistently responded positively—or turned toward—each other's emotional bids were significantly more likely to feel satisfied and stay together over time.