The Happy Relationship

In modern relationships, people are looking for a partnership, and they want partners who make their lives more interesting.

The “Michelangelo effect,” refera to the manner in which close partners “sculpt” each other in ways that help each of them attain valued goals.

Individuals use a relationship to accumulate knowledge and experiences, a process called “self-expansion.” Research shows that the more self-expansion people experience from their partner, the more committed and satisfied they are in the relationship.