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Interested in asymmetrical commitment? I've piled a bunch of links to our work in this blog piece:
slidingvsdeciding.blogspot.c…
For blog articles on our work on this, here you go.
ifstudies.org/blog/weak-and-…
slidingvsdeciding.blogspot.c…
I had the pleasure of being on Nicolas Vaca's podcast UNTOLD. He is a terrific, long-form interviewer. We cover key themes in my decades of research on marriage, relationship development, dating, and the complexities of modern love.
open.spotify.com/episode/7k2…
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A 2002 study from @DecideOrSlide and colleagues still feels strikingly relevant: How couples argue is more related to divorce risk than what they argue about.
As @harrybenson6 notes, "while women are more sensitive to the way they are treated, men are more sensitive to the level of argument reached."
More from @FamStudies: ifstudies.org/blog/rule-numb…
I am doing a webinar tomorrow for the Dibble Institute. I plan to discuss my favorite insights related to commitment theory and the dynamics of relationships. It will be at 4PM EST (the 14th). If interested, you can register here! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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The second blog post is by @DecideOrSlide about creating couple identity:
ifstudies.org/blog/me-you-an…
I should add, I love the title she chose for this: "Just stop it!" Sometime, the most important thing is stopping what you are doing that's not working or that is damaging your marriage.
New, from Dr. Kara Shade. A podcast focused on themes to help young families. I am privileged to be her first guest. In this episode, we talk about three keys for success from the book Fighting for Your Marriage. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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#HDFS284 Students: The second blog post that is required reading for today is a recent blog post by @DecideOrSlide exploring current research regarding cohabitation and the potential link to divorce:
ifstudies.org/blog/is-cohabi….
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Michael Rosenfeld is a fine scholar, & this is a nifty animation. HT @RobertFrodeman NB @OMGchronicles @BradWilcoxIFS @DecideOrSlide
New, from Dr. Kara Shade. A podcast focused on themes to help young families. I am privileged to be her first guest. In this episode, we talk about three keys for success from the book Fighting for Your Marriage. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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I want to recommend this book by Sarah Halpern-Meekin on Social Capital and couples in poverty, wherein she focuses on two types of poverty: economic and social.
amazon.com/Social-Poverty-Lo…
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Exciting news! I have a brand new article published today with @AmberVennum, @allenbmallory, @cambrows, @wisconsinfever #dating #commitment
“We’re Just Talking”: Constructing a Recent Trend in Emerging Adult Romantic Relationship Development:- Get Access tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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Regret having children? Or not having any? It's mostly one directional.
Among 45+ year old Americans:
7% of those with children would have 0 if they could go back.
56% of those without children would have some if they could go back.
news.gallup.com/poll/164618/…
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#HDFS284 Students: In preparation for class today make sure that you have read the Before "I Do" research report by Dr. Galena Rhoades and @DecideOrSlide and to finish Chapter 4 in your textbook. Also...
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Friday Five: Webinar: Sept 10 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Lopsided Love: Asymmetrical Commitment in Romantic Relationships with @DecideOrSlide via @dibbleInst
register.gotowebinar.com/reg…
How can couples or friends with political differences keep from ruining their relationship over their differences? My book co-authors and I (Fighting for Your Marriage 4th edition) have a piece out in @YourTango on this!
yourtango.com/self/peace-mak…
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"women have higher expectations of support and intimacy in their close relationships than men do. Women integrate our friends into our lives as deeply as siblings, whereas men treat their friends more like cousins." psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
I’m was on @mandyconnell 's radio show this week talking about not letting politics ruin your relationship. Here's link to the podcast. [She's a great interviewer!]
Listen on iHeart ♫ @iHeartRadio iheart.com/podcast/88-the-ma…
If you have interest in the 4th edition of our book, Fighting for Your Marriage (release date is 9-11-24), there is a 25% off for pre-order sales at Barnes and Nobles today.
Use redemption code: PREORDER25
barnesandnoble.com/w/fightin…
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How American couples meet, 1930 to 2024. Love is sparked in the real world with increasing rarity; the majority of relationships are now formed online.
t.ly/jdH53
Our book, Fighting For Your Marriage, will be out in a 4th edition September 11, 2024. For more information, see our author site at:
fightingforyourmarriage.com/











