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SOURCES – 10 partner traits linked to long-lasting marriages

December 23, 2025 by Ash Kaushik

The following sources were consulted in the preparation of the article “10 partner traits linked to long-lasting marriages.”

  1. The Five-Factor Model of personality and relationship satisfaction of intimate partners: A meta-analysis
  2. Better Together: Integrative Analysis of Behavioral Gratitude in Close Relationships using the Three-factorial Interpersonal Emotions (TIE) Framework
  3. Examining the correlates of psychological flexibility in romantic relationship and family dynamics: A meta-analysis
  4. The development of commitment and attachment in dating relationships: attachment security as relationship construct
  5. Tempting Fate or Inviting Happiness? Unrealistic idealization prevents the decline of marital satisfaction
  6. Optimistic expectations in early marriage: a resource or vulnerability for adaptive relationship functioning?
  7. Empathy and Romantic Relationship Quality among Cohabitating Couples: An Actor-Partner Interdependence Model
  8. Testing Trust as a Moderator of the Romantic Relationship Stress-Relationship Satisfaction Association in Long-Distance Relationships
  9. Development of self-esteem and relationship satisfaction in couples: Two longitudinal studies
  10. Big Five personality domains and relationship satisfaction: Direct effects and correlated change over time
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