Both men and women in remarriage tend to base some of their role expectations of their new spouses on the role performance of their former spouses - even when the prior marriage was quite unhappy.

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Research has shown that individuals may unconsciously base their expectations of their new spouse on their previous partner's behavior, even if the prior marriage was unhappy. This is referred to as carryover effects or comparison level for alternatives.

Both Men and Women in Remarriage Tend to Base Some