Annu Rev Psychol January 2017 PMID 27618945

The Psychology of Close Relationships: Fourteen Core Principles.

Eli J Finkel, Jeffry A Simpson, Paul W Eastwick

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25
Peak: 3 in May 2019
across 4 sources since May 2019

Extended reach

162,386
potential audience

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6,483

Video views

147,860

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May 2019 – Sep 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone reveals interest with users connecting core principles with fun activities like quizzes and pop culture references, such as matching themes to Taylor Swift lyrics, which indicates an accessible but somewhat superficial engagement with the article. For instance, comments about the review being 'fairly recent' or matching ideas with songs point to a casual curiosity that could foster deeper interest in relationship science.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the value of the research, with some referencing specific reviews and themes, indicating a generally positive attitude towards the article's insights.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show curiosity, especially with references to matching themes with popular culture and quizzes that relate to relationship theories, though some comments are casual or superficial.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The interactions reflect mild engagement; some users share links or summaries, but there’s limited deep analysis or critical discussion present.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest that the article has potential influence in sparking curiosity and casual exploration of relationship theories, though the impact remains moderate without broad application or debate.

Abstract in brief

  • The text outlines that relationship science is a rich field with many theories, but it lacks a clear framework of core principles that unify these theories.
  • Researchers identified 14 fundamental principles based on examining psychological studies of romantic relationships, which address questions about what relationships are, how they function, what people bring into them, and how the context influences them.
  • While these principles create a cohesive understanding of romantic relationships, the field could improve by integrating theories more and exploring where principles might conflict, to foster new insights and developments in relationship science.

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The Love Consortium
@LoveConsortium · X

A recent review identified 14 common themes (“ingredients”) in close-relationship theories. For fun, I matched up each theme with @taylorswift13 songs and lyrics. Think you can do better? Comment below! -AB

Dec 18, 2021 · 10 likes · 1 share · 609 followers View post →
Allie Farrell
@AllisonKFarrell · X

@fierycushman @jinxgoh Check out this fairly recent review summarizing the close rels field by @EliJFinkel, Simpson, & @PaulEastwick: https://t.co/UE6DCuzGDA

May 22, 2019 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 1,757 followers View post →
Eli Finkel
@EliJFinkel · X

RT @AllisonKFarrell: @fierycushman @jinxgoh Check out this fairly recent review summarizing the close rels field by @EliJFinkel, Simpson, &…

May 22, 2019 · 2 shares · 5,504 followers View post →
Eli Finkel
@EliJFinkel · X

RT @LoveConsortium: A recent review identified 14 common themes (“ingredients”) in close-relationship theories. For fun, I matched up each…

Dec 18, 2021 · 1 share · 5,504 followers View post →
X Santien Patrick Pierini Rees's Prepared
@SantiRees · X

Quiz: How Good at Relationships Are You? (Self Test) https://t.co/zl1mmKwhqx via @YouTube

Aug 14, 2025 · 673 followers View post →
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@inkyavanzai · X

https://t.co/PoaSocD2wD

Aug 22, 2020 · 257 followers View post →

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michiyuk1
@michiyuk1 · X

Note to self: scored 35 points in this quiz from a yt video https://t.co/tqtyYMQf49 and https://t.co/EOd4Oqp4bF

Sep 2, 2025 · 36 followers View post →
X Santien Patrick Pierini Rees's Prepared
@SantiRees · X

Quiz: How Good at Relationships Are You? (Self Test) https://t.co/zl1mmKwhqx via @YouTube

Aug 14, 2025 · 673 followers View post →
Eli Finkel
@EliJFinkel · X

RT @LoveConsortium: A recent review identified 14 common themes (“ingredients”) in close-relationship theories. For fun, I matched up each…

Dec 18, 2021 · 1 share · 5,504 followers View post →
The Love Consortium
@LoveConsortium · X

A recent review identified 14 common themes (“ingredients”) in close-relationship theories. For fun, I matched up each theme with @taylorswift13 songs and lyrics. Think you can do better? Comment below! -AB

Dec 18, 2021 · 10 likes · 1 share · 609 followers View post →
ぬ
@inkyavanzai · X

https://t.co/PoaSocD2wD

Aug 22, 2020 · 257 followers View post →
Eli Finkel
@EliJFinkel · X

RT @AllisonKFarrell: @fierycushman @jinxgoh Check out this fairly recent review summarizing the close rels field by @EliJFinkel, Simpson, &…

May 22, 2019 · 2 shares · 5,504 followers View post →
Ratih
@yesitsratih · X

RT @AllisonKFarrell: @fierycushman @jinxgoh Check out this fairly recent review summarizing the close rels field by @EliJFinkel, Simpson, &…

May 22, 2019 · 2 shares · 172 followers View post →
Allie Farrell
@AllisonKFarrell · X

@fierycushman @jinxgoh Check out this fairly recent review summarizing the close rels field by @EliJFinkel, Simpson, & @PaulEastwick: https://t.co/UE6DCuzGDA

May 22, 2019 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 1,757 followers View post →