So you’re dating someone…do you ever wonder what the quality of your relationship will be in 5 years? 20 years? 50 years? A new study published in The Journal of Family Issues states you just have to look at the current state of your relationship.
A study was conducted by professors from a number of universities in the United States and they interviewed over 2,000 married men and women of different ages over the course of 20 years (started in 1980) and observed that the “conflict level” in their relationship remains steady throughout the course of their relationship/marriage. The study explains that if you rarely argue, there’s a good chance you won’t be fighting with your significant other down the road. And if you’re constantly bickering at the beginning of your relationship…you’ll probably be bickering after years of marriage.
That’s not to say that conflict in a relationship is a bad thing. The research also stated that some conflict is a good thing with couples; you need to work through your disagreements. If you never argue, it could be a sign that you’re not invested in the other person or the marriage.
For more information on the study, click here.
