Psychologist: Self-regulation, not chemistry, predicts relationship longevity

A psychologist argues that temperance, or self-regulation, is a more crucial trait for long-term relationship durability than initial attraction or chemistry. This trait involves the ability to inhibit an immediate, retaliatory response to a partner's negative actions and instead choose a constructive reaction. Research indicates that higher self-control consistently predicts better accommodation, which is the act of swapping destructive impulses for relationship-serving ones. Over time, the cumulative effect of these small, self-regulated responses significantly outweighs the impact of initial attraction on a relationship's longevity. AI

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