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

Jeffrey M. Adams; ‎Warren H. Jones

Springer Science+Business Media

Springer; Brand: Springer

Springer London, Limited

Kluwer Academic/Plenum

Springer Nature

Springer Verlag

Perspectives on Individual Differences, 1. ed. 1999, New York, NY, 1999

Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999, 2012-10-31

Perspectives on individual differences, Boston, MA, 1999

United States, United States of America

Springer Nature, New York, NY, 2012

Oct 31, 2012

1, 20121206

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

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