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2012: Is There Such A Thing As Planning Too Far Ahead? by Liz Keneski & Taylor Anne Morgan with Luvze on Romantic Relationships

Dec 27, 2023
10:09
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Liz Keneski, a researcher, discusses 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. They explore whether there is such a thing as planning too far ahead and the potential awkwardness of coming across familiar faces on dating apps during the holiday season.
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Quick takeaways

  • Discussing the possibility of marriage before becoming engaged is associated with higher levels of current relationship satisfaction and commitment.
  • Discussing the specifics of the engagement and wedding before becoming engaged is associated with lower levels of relationship satisfaction and commitment.

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The benefits of discussing the future of a romantic relationship

Discussing the future of a romantic relationship, including the possibility of marriage, can be both exciting and stressful. A study on engagement and weddings showed that discussing the possibility of getting married more frequently before becoming engaged was associated with higher levels of current relationship satisfaction and commitment. However, discussing the specifics of the engagement, such as the proposal and engagement rings, before becoming engaged was associated with lower levels of relationship satisfaction and commitment. Similarly, discussing the wedding before becoming engaged was also associated with lower levels of relationship commitment.

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