Her master's thesis explored how perceptions of importance and
stability of a romantic partner's flaws influence commitment, romantic affect, and evaluations of the relationship.
Additionally, the timing
of entry into
romantic relationships, the intensity
of these relationships, their duration and number,
partner choices, sexual behavior choices, and potential consequences that may be associated with these choices, such as violence, STDs, and / or pregnancy, are also relevant factors that influence
romantic relationships and future marital quality,
stability, and satisfaction.