This chapter explores the association between discussions about future plans in a relationship and relationship satisfaction and commitment. It presents findings from a study on engagement and weddings, revealing that frequent discussions about the possibility of getting married before becoming engaged are associated with higher relationship satisfaction and commitment for engaged individuals.
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Episode 2012:
Liz Keneski and Taylor Anne Morgan's insightful research with Luvze.com delves into the complexities of discussing future plans in romantic relationships. Their study reveals surprising findings on how pre-engagement conversations about marriage, proposals, and weddings correlate with relationship satisfaction and commitment.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.luvze.com/is-there-such-a-thing-as-planning-too-far-ahead/
Quotes to ponder:
"It may also be that talking more about future details of an engagement and wedding before the commitment of an engagement has occurred might accelerate a relationship too quickly, before one or both couple members are ready to move forward toward marriage."
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