Scientists identify 6 tactics people use to invest in romantic relationships: Pampering to giving each other space
Hindustan TimesResearch has shown that couples who feel more committed to one another are more likely to invest in their relationships and be more satisfied. An interesting study published in Personal Relationships sought to map the tactics people use to maintain their relationships and identify the techniques, behaviours, and practices they employ to improve their romantic relationships. More about the study To map these relationship investment tactics, the researchers developed a dedicated assessment tool called the Relationship Investment Tactics Scale. The researchers identified 46 distinct ways individuals invest in their romantic relationships, and these were grouped into six categories, referred to as relationship investment tactics: ◉ Emotional care and gestures. Shared activities, third-party care, and material gestures also made independent contributions to relationship satisfaction.
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