Relationship partners need many more positive than unpleasant interactions to be happy with the relationship. What likely makes these unpleasant interactions seem to carry more weight

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The negativity bias refers to the tendency for negative information or events to have a greater impact on our psychological state compared to positive information or events. In the context of relationships, it means that unpleasant interactions (e.g. conflicts, arguments) may be more memorable and have a stronger emotional impact than positive interactions (e.g. acts of kindness, affection). This bias can make it seem as though there are more negative interactions in the relationship than there actually are, leading partners to perceive the relationship as less satisfying.

Relationship Partners Need Many More Positive Than Unpleasant Interactions to Be