New research found people who reported empathizing with their partner’s negative emotions were more satisfied with their relationship, but the effect of empathizing with the partner’s positive emotions was five times stronger. Sharing your partner’s joy has greater impact than just sharing pain.

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New research found people who reported empathizing with their partner’s negative emotions were more satisfied with their relationship, but the effect of empathizing with the partner’s positive emotions was five times stronger. Sharing your partner’s joy has greater impact than just sharing pain.