Some people are always "good". They open the doors to strangers, remember the names of your children, and always greet friends with a smile and a kind word. You can get to know a lot of people who behave this way, both personally and professionally. But would you also describe these people as loyal? How would you know? And how important is loyalty when it comes to the short list of qualities you look for in a romantic partner?
Love and loyalty
Recognizing marriage as complex and abstract, a team of researchers acknowledged that one of the challenges in achieving relationship longevity is recognizing the differences between spouses and their respective needs, which underscores the importance of fidelity. Their purpose was to identify priority needs within a marriage that could foster a higher degree of fidelity.
Interestingly, among the many other factors discussed, two key dimensions were identified that needed to be improved - one of which they called the "Marital Relationship", which includes personal interactions, conversations and episodes of conflict. One of the many interesting ideas they proposed to improve marital interaction was the implementation of a “rolling job design” created to increase the variety and skills exercised within the marriage.
They give examples of a man who is willing to try his hand at cooking, or a woman who tries to take care of a car - that is, it is about the willingness to experience the challenges and difficulties traditionally faced by one spouse or the other. .
Beyond research, is there an easier way to measure loyalty?
Most of us have a laid back attitude when it comes to dating. Kindness, attention, patience, expressions of love and respect, are all manifestations of loyalty in relationships. These qualities strengthen friendships, strengthen romance, and strengthen marriage. We do not need a study to convince us of the value of these basic principles in building quality relationships that will stand the test of time.
Whether a couple is walking down the aisle or at sunset on the beach, love and loyalty seem to go hand in hand.
Burimi: Psychology Today
