Research explores how merit and appreciation influence love dynamics based on gender, age, and relationship duration, suggesting implications for understanding romantic bonds.
We extend the model developed by Kruglanski et al. by proposing that the relevance of merit and appreciation for love varies by gender, age, and relationship duration: (1) appreciation is more decisive for falling in love among men; (2) merit matters more for younger adults and appreciation for older adults; and (3) appreciation becomes increasingly important as relationships evolve.
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