Stress in heterosexual relationship

Abstract

The paper reveals the problem of stress in man–woman relations. Qualitative heterosexual relationship`s characteristics such as closeness, intimacy, adults` romantic attachment, evaluation of relationship, Self and a partner are analyzed. Experience and coping with stressors (jealousy, cheating, and loneliness) are described. There is given an empirical verification of hypothesis about correlations between everyday stresses and the relationships quality. The sample consists of 25 couples who have been partners from 1 to 7 years. It has been confirmed that everyday hassles could be real straight and indirect stressors in close relations Qualitative characteristics of close relationship determine the relationship traits and their evaluation.