If you’re in a long-term relationship, you might be wondering when, or if, that big question is coming any time soon. (Let’s face it, we all have!)
Well look no further as a new study might be able to cast some light on whether your other half is going to get down on one knee and produce a gorgeous – it better be gorgeous – ring.
According to Medical Daily, it has discovered four relationship/commitment patterns which can impact on the likelihood of a trip down the aisle.
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The research, conducted by the University of Illinois and led by Brian Ogolsky, looked at how couples interact over a nine-month period. (We’re glad we weren’t involved otherwise there could have been some raised eyebrows.)
During the experiment, four patterns emerged: dramatic couples (lots of ups and downs); conflict-ridden couples (plenty of arguments); partner-focused couples (they spend lots of time together); and socially-involved couples (who have numerous interactions with others).
The ones who were most likely to split and thus least likely to say ‘I do’ were the dramatic pairs (they made up 34% of couples).
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As for those who are set to spend the rest of their lives together, they were the partner-focused couples (who made up 30% of people).
The bottom line was that stability is key to the longevity of a relationship. Those who have ups and downs are more likely to call it quits.
While that’s not exactly rocket science, we do like that there is evidence to suggest that himself should spend more time at home with us.
Also, if he doesn’t, we could turn into one of those dramatic couples!
