Human Growth and Development / Unit 14 HGD 1964 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Love Across Midlife
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The idea
Passion and intimacy peak in early adulthood and decline slightly in midlife, while commitment holds; men report more passion than women.
In practice
Intimacy most strongly predicting midlife marital satisfaction, followed by commitment and then passion.
Where people slip
A modest decline in passion is typical in long relationships, not in itself a sign that a marriage is failing.
Your place on the trail
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