"Relationship happiness" refers to the state of being content, satisfied, and fulfilled in a romantic or interpersonal relationship. It means experiencing joy, love, and harmony within the relationship, where both partners feel respected, valued, and supported.
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Emotional work is something that we rarely hear about but psychologists study this topic as a factor
in relationship happiness.
Other factors, including longer relationships, lots of cuddling, good sexual functioning, and getting enough sex in the last month, also
predicted relationship happiness and sexual satisfaction for men.
If feelings never come out, good or bad, then there is less self - disclosure and problems don't come up to be solved, subsequently
declining relationship happiness.
Those with the highest household income report the highest level of both happiness and satisfaction with their relationships
The authors of the study The Normal Bar write: «This seems to be the core secret
for relationship happiness: frequent compromises over time, and balance in giving and getting, conceding and winning.»
I'm a big fan of John Gottman's work on this topic and appreciate his simple, yet compelling, list of four primary negative attitudes and behaviors — what he dramatically calls: «Horsemen of the Apocalypse» — that
erode relationship happiness.
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Three items loaded on Factor 1 that was labeled relationship satisfaction: items
measuring relationship happiness (factor loading =.692); emotional satisfaction (factor loading =.855); and physical pleasure (factor loading =.864).
In addition, both men and women report greater sexual satisfaction and higher levels of overall
relationship happiness when they have more sex.1 But, this goes both ways: satisfied couples have sex more often and frequent sex leads to increases in sexual satisfaction.
On the other hand, such intimate disclosures might come with the risk of divulging too much or being rejected by the partner, which could result in
less relationship happiness.
When it comes to newlyweds, gut feelings predict
future relationship happiness better than self - reported feelings, according to a new study published in the journal Science.
A successful relationship takes work and commitment, according to Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D., in a «Psychology Today» article entitled «Ten Actions That
Create Relationship Happiness.»
These additional sessions included information and active skills training in communication skills; giving and receiving constructive feedback; holding casual conversations; supporting each other when problems occur; holding problem solving discussions; and
improving relationship happiness.
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Taken together, this set of studies offers evidence for what many people assumed, but previous research failed to support: more sex may coincide with some forms
of relationship happiness, just not the ones we're consciously aware of.
Apparently, short -
term relationship happiness is found to be highest in people who are dissimilar from each other; however, in long - term relationships this flips and it's the ones who are most alike who report being most satisfied.
Although a satisfying sex life is an important part of
overall relationship happiness, 1,2 sex can also be one of the most challenging issues to negotiate in a romantic relationship.2 Romantic partners may disagree on when to have sex, how often to have it, and what those sexual activities involve.
The key to
true relationship happiness is to remember that both of these forms are equally valid ways to show love and equally important for long - term affection.
At The Gottman Institute, where Drs. John and Julie Gottman have been studying relationship health for over 40 years, the research shows that 67 % of couples report a decline
in relationship happiness for up to three years after the birth of the first child.
A study found a link between mother's
relationship happiness and baby's risk of colic.
«Mothers»
relationship happiness may influence infant fussiness.»
The study measured first - time mothers»
relationship happiness and general social support, as well as support in taking care of the baby by their partners.
Relationship happiness, general social support and partner - baby support all protected against colic in the study.
Relationship happiness, general social support and partner - baby support all protected against colic in the study.
The new study measured first - time mothers»
relationship happiness and general social support, as well as support in taking care of the baby by their partners.
Another key to
relationship happiness is intimacy, and not just the physical kind.
As much as fun can give
your relationship happiness a boost, planning towards long - term goals provides security and sense of achievement that goes a long way to contentment and accomplishment.