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A window to the true self: The importance of I-sharing in romantic relationships

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This article examines the importance of I-sharing within romantic relationships. Results from four independent samples indicate that perceived frequency of I-sharing with one’s romantic partner predicts relationship satisfaction and that… Click to show full abstract

This article examines the importance of I-sharing within romantic relationships. Results from four independent samples indicate that perceived frequency of I-sharing with one’s romantic partner predicts relationship satisfaction and that this relationship is potentially mediated by perceptions that one’s partner knows one’s true self. These results fit with theories about increasing expectations on modern relationships to fulfill self-expression needs.

Keywords: relationships window; true self; romantic relationships; importance sharing

Journal Title: Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
Year Published: 2019

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