Countless movies, television shows, and romance novels convey the idea that romantic love and a fulfilling sex life are easy to maintain when your romantic partner is “the one.” But the reality is very different. Part of the problem rests in the unrealistic expectations conveyed by popular media, which often lead to disappointment and frustration when real life doesn’t measure up.
Key Takeaways:
- To measure the distinction between destiny vs. growth, researchers have developed psychometric inventories that are often used in relationship studies.
- The researchers found that people high in sexual growth beliefs can still experience daily fluctuations in the level of commitment they feel and the amount of satisfaction they have in their relationship.
- Everyone engages in a certain amount of “comparison shopping” when searching for a life partner, but recognizing that sexual and relationship satisfaction takes time and work seems to be a better formula for domestic bliss in the long run.
“Countless movies, television shows, and romance novels convey the idea that romantic love and a fulfilling sex life are easy to maintain when your romantic partner is “the one.””
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/media-spotlight/201701/finding-mrms-right