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well some relationships juts fail lol

social exchange theory

enough benefits --> relationships lasts

too simple? how to determine the costs and benefits?

equity theory

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those who think that they have an equal relationship will think that the relationship will last

over-benefited are as doubtful as those who were underbenefited

patterns of accommodation

-Rustbult in 1991

-process if responding to a partner's negative behavior crucial factor in relationships

:idealization --> commitment --> constructive accommodations --> discussing things openly

destructive accommodations

securely attached individuals