According to the investment model, rewards, costs, the quality of alternatives, satisfaction, investments, and commitment all influence whether or not a person will work to save a troubled relationship.

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The investment model posits that a person's commitment to a relationship is determined by their satisfaction level, the quality of alternatives to the relationship, and the amount of resources (time, energy, emotions, etc.) they have invested in the relationship. These factors collectively influence whether an individual will work to maintain or save a troubled relationship.

According to the Investment Model, Rewards, Costs, the Quality of Alternatives