Researchers did a study that predicted the longevity of relationships and the overall emotion concerning the relationship that couples felt. They looked at the attention each partner paid to the other with a number of different scenarios. The individuals that paid attention to their partners excitement were more happy in their relationship currently and in the future. Researchers noticed that the partners that offered their attention to each other were more likely to stay together in the future and be happily together. These couples also exhibited kindness and generosity, which researchers believe is the key to a long lasting relationship.

During the discussion, we also talk about the implications of having a lack of communication and or bitterness in any relationship. Some people use the tactic to not talk about the issue that is bothering them because they have been raised or socialized to behave unnaturally emotionless. When in reality, everyone’s feelings should be validated. The only disconnect should be what we choose to do with those feelings. We also looked at kindness and whether it was a personality trait or an act. I believe that most people are inherently good and tend to favor certain people. This favoritism causes us to act in kindness to bring joy to the person. Using your personality or anything else as an excuse  just shows your lack of concern for the other person and their happiness.

One of the GRF ended on a nice note by explaining how vital communication is in marriage. Communication can mean the difference between a happy marriage and an impending divorce.