Researchers have found that _________ may lead partners to think and behave differently and as a result, may enrich the relationship.

In sum, your author suggests at least three steps to stay content in relationships. First, appreciate your partner and pay attention to the positives they offer. Second, acknowledge those positives and, in essence, reward your partner. Third,

_______ are strategic actions, whether done intentionally or not, that people take to sustain their partnerships.

Which of the following does self control help us with?

When we stop talking and withdrawal from a partner’s complaints, that is which type of communication?

A negative communication “spiral” typically begins with criticism and can progress to all of the following EXCEPT

What do couples in UNHAPPY relationships tend to do?

Which of the following statements is true about affectionate communication?

Max and Olivia are dating and on their way to dinner with Olivia’s parents. On the way there, they got into an argument and were very upset with each other. However, they pretended like nothing happened when they arrived for dinner to make sure Olivia’s parents do not suspect anything. What function of nonverbal behavior in relationships does this represent?

Research on marginalization in Reading #11 suggests that social disapproval of a relationship can affect the costs, but _____.