A fundamental assumption underlying the formation of our most important relationships is that they will persist indefinitely into the future. As an acquaintanceship turns into a friend­ ship, for example, both members of this newly formed interpersonal bond are likely to expect that their interactions will become increasingly frequent, diverse, and intimate over time. This expectation is perhaps most apparent in romantically involved couples who, through a variety of verbal and symbolic means, make explicit pledges to a long-lasting relationship. In either case, it is clear that these relationships represent something valuable to the individuals in­ volved and are pursued with great enthusiasm. Virtually all close relationships are formed within the context of mutually rewarding in­ teractions and/or strong physical attraction between partners. Friends and romantically in­ volved couples alike are drawn to one another because of similarity of attitudes, interests, and personality and, quite simply, because they enjoy one another's company. This enjoyment, cou­ pled with the novelty that characterizes new relationships, almost makes the continuation of the relationship a foregone conclusion. As relationships progress, however, their novelty fades, conflicts may arise between partners, negative life events may occur, and the satisfaction that previously characterized the relationships may diminish.

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Source title: Handbook of Interpersonal Commitment and Relationship Stability (Perspectives on Individual Differences)

Front Matter....Pages i-xviii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Interpersonal Commitment in Historical Perspective....Pages 3-33
Front Matter....Pages 35-35
Duty toward Whom?....Pages 37-52
Conceiving Couple Commitment....Pages 53-71
Personal, Moral, and Structural Commitment to Relationships....Pages 73-87
Front Matter....Pages 89-89
Interpersonal Experience in Infancy as a Foundation for the Capacity in Adults for Stable Relationships....Pages 91-107
Attachment Processes and Commitment to Romantic Relationships....Pages 109-124
The Development of Commitment to Marriage....Pages 125-148
Commitment in the Early Years of Marriage....Pages 149-162
Front Matter....Pages 163-163
The Dynamics of Interpersonal Commitment and the Issue of Salience....Pages 165-179
Marital Commitment and Family Life Transitions....Pages 181-192
Commitment and Adversity....Pages 193-203
The Relationship of Exchange and Commitment....Pages 205-219
What Attachment Styles and Love Styles Add to the Understanding of Relationship Commitment and Stability....Pages 221-237
Interpersonal Commitments....Pages 239-256
Front Matter....Pages 257-257
Stability and Commitment in Friendships....Pages 259-280
The Bereavement Experience....Pages 281-291
Examples of Commitment in Postdivorce Relationships between Ex-Spouses....Pages 293-306
Levels and Styles of Commitment in Marriage....Pages 307-322
Commitment and Sexual Behaviors in Adolescent Dating Relationships....Pages 323-338
The Constraints of Innovation....Pages 339-359
Front Matter....Pages 361-361
Perceived Partner Commitment and Attachment Style....Pages 363-378
Using What We Know....Pages 379-392
Dominant Discourse in Heterosexual Relationships....Pages 393-406
Communication Processes in Marital Commitment....Pages 407-424
Front Matter....Pages 425-425
Commitment and Trust in Close Relationships....Pages 427-449
Buffering the Effects of Betrayal....Pages 451-469
Jealousy and Problems of Commitment....Pages 471-480
Deconstructing Stability....Pages 481-499
Front Matter....Pages 501-501
Future Directions for Commitment Research....Pages 503-520
Back Matter....Pages 521-532

The first handbook to systematically address the numerous theoretical, conceptual, and empirical issues pertaining to commitment and relationship longevity. Topics covered include conceptualization and measurement; how commitment develops in relationships; basic commitment processes; commitment within diverse populations; applications and clinical issues; and the relationship between commitment and trust, betrayal, jealousy, and relationship stability

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