❤️ A new study published in Communication Studies suggests that the total amount of warmth shared between romantic partners is more important for relationship quality than whether that warmth is expressed equally.

🤝 Researchers found that a high volume of affectionate communication boosts relationship satisfaction more than matching a partner's lower output, challenging the idea that partners must be "mirror images" of each other.

💑 Even if one partner expresses significantly more affection, the relationship can still thrive as long as the overall level of warmth remains high.

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