According to Elaine Walster (Hatfield)and her colleagues (1982),partners who over-benefit in a relationship and partners who under-benefit are likely to feel dissatisfied with their relationships because the social norm of _______ is very powerful.

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The social norm of equity, which involves both partners receiving benefits that are proportional to what they are contributing, is very powerful. When one partner over-benefits or under-benefits, it violates this norm and can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction in the relationship.

According to Elaine Walster (Hatfield)and Her Colleagues (1982),partners Who Over-Benefit