A group of psychologists from the University of Queensland in Australia studied the problem of people’s dissatisfaction with their relationships. They presented a six-item program that would make the couple feel more complete and happy. To work published In the scientific journal Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice on the APA PsycNet portal.
According to Professor Kim Halford and colleagues, there is a reassessment of what is considered a long-term, fulfilling relationship in society. In the past, it was enough for spouses to simply love each other, but now the need for a couple’s self-actualization has been added to this. The absence of this opportunity leads to stalemate and becomes one of the reasons for separations and divorces.
Scientists define thriving relationships as people’s ability to stay close and stable with each other and develop emotionally with a partner.
Psychologists have developed six basic principles that will drive relationships out of stalemate. Above all, it is the willingness to set goals and realize desired improvements. This is followed by the willingness to evaluate communication and its effectiveness with the partner, to express love, social support and care to the partner, to identify and use the advantages of the difference in the nature of the partners, to evaluate sexual compatibility and preferences, as well as to accept life changes. encompasses problems and crises.
Five of the six points in the plan suggest that partners need to learn and improve if their relationship is to stay prosperous.
The scientists put their theory to the test by giving the program to 26 married women around age 34. After interviewing the participants of the experiment, the researchers concluded that following the plan increased feelings of relationship satisfaction in two main areas: a sense of happiness from interacting with a partner and a sense of personal growth and development.
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