Relationship maintenance encompasses a broad array of activities that partners may use to
preserve their romantic partnerships. For this article, we systematically review the vast …

The need for humans to establish and maintain intimate attachments and connections with
others is a central and fundamental human motivation that appears to cut across cultures …

Interest in eudaimonia (eg, growth, meaning, authenticity, excellence) and its distinction from
hedonia (eg, pleasure, enjoyment, comfort, absence of distress) is growing rapidly, as …

The study of conflict has dominated psychological research on marriage. This article
documents its move from center stage, outlining how a broader canvas accommodates a …

Common factors in therapy such as the therapeutic alliance and client motivation have been
found to account for more change than therapy models. But common factors have been …

This third edition of Couples in Treatment helps readers conceptualize and treat couples
from multiple perspectives and with a multitude of techniques. The authors do not advocate …

Character is central to positive psychology's efforts to understand and promote human
flourishing. Despite the importance of character and ubiquitous references to Aristotle, virtue …

The growing field of positive psychology is encouraging advances in the scientific research
of developmental strengths and virtues like forgiveness. However, multicultural and …

Facilitating change in couple therapy by understanding how the brain works to maintain—
and break—old habits. Human brains and behavior are shaped by genetic predispositions …

Background: Couples are usually advised to improve their communication skills to increase
harmony and avoid conflicts. However, studies aimed at increasing marital adjustment in …