Interpersonal relationship

=== Terminating a relationship ===
According to the latest ''Systematic Review of the Economic Literature on the Factors associated with Life Satisfaction'' (dating from 2007), stable and secure relationships are beneficial, and correspondingly, relationship dissolution is harmful.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Dolan |first1=Paul |last2=Peasgood |first2=Tessa |last3=White |first3=Mathew |title=Do we really know what makes us happy? A review of the economic literature on the factors associated with subjective well-being |journal=Journal of Economic Psychology |date=February 2008 |volume=29 |issue=1 |pages=94–122 |doi=10.1016/j.joep.2007.09.001 }}</ref>

The [[American Psychological Association]] has summarized the evidence on [[breakup]]s. Breaking up can actually be a positive experience when the relationship did not expand the self and when the breakup leads to personal growth. They also recommend some ways to cope with the experience:

* Purposefully focusing on the positive aspects of the breakup ("factors leading up to the break-up, the actual break-up, and the time right after the break-up")
* Minimizing the [[negative emotion]]s
* Journaling the positive aspects of the breakup (e.g. "comfort, confidence, empowerment, energy, happiness, optimism, relief, satisfaction, thankfulness, and wisdom"). This exercise works best, although not exclusively, when the breakup is mutual.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.apa.org/research/action/romantic-relationships.aspx|title=Breakups isn't all bad: Coping strategies to promote positive outcomes|website=apa.org}}</ref>

Less time between a breakup and a subsequent relationship predicts higher self-esteem, attachment security, emotional stability, respect for your new partner, and greater well-being. Furthermore, rebound relationships do not last any shorter than regular relationships.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/201405/can-rebound-relationship-be-the-real-deal|title=Can a Rebound Relationship Be the Real Deal?|website=Psychology Today}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/201707/the-4-main-reasons-why-people-stay-friends-their-exes|title=The 4 Main Reasons Why People Stay Friends With Their Exes|website=Psychology Today}}</ref> 60% of people are friends with one or more ex.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/201402/how-healthy-are-againoff-again-relationships|title=How Healthy Are On-Again/Off-Again Relationships?|website=Psychology Today}}</ref> 60% of people have had an off-and-on relationship. 37% of cohabiting couples, and 23% of the married, have broken up and gotten back together with their existing partner.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/201407/the-truth-about-again-again-couples|title=The Truth About On-Again, Off-Again Couples|website=Psychology Today}}</ref>

Terminating a [[#Marital relationship|marital relationship]] implies [[divorce]] or [[annulment]]. One reason cited for divorce is infidelity. The determinants of unfaithfulness are debated by dating service providers, feminists, academics, and science communicators.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.psychcentral.com/relationships/2014/08/a-look-at-infidelity-why-do-partners-cheat/|title=Predictors of Infidelity: Why Do Partners Cheat?|date=18 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hookingupsmart.com/2013/07/24/relationshipstrategies/the-definitive-survey-of-infidelity-in-marriage-and-relationships/|title=Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Infidelity But Were Afraid to Ask * Hooking Up Smart|date=24 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|last1=Mark|first1=Kristen P.|last2=Janssen|first2=Erick|last3=Milhausen|first3=Robin R.|date=1 October 2011|title=Infidelity in heterosexual couples: demographic, interpersonal, and personality-related predictors of extradyadic sex|journal=Archives of Sexual Behavior|volume=40|issue=5|pages=971–982|doi=10.1007/s10508-011-9771-z|pmid=21667234|s2cid=12474225}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://heartiste.wordpress.com/2014/09/28/paper-predictors-of-infidelity/|title=Paper: Predictors Of Infidelity|date=28 September 2014}}</ref> According to Psychology Today, women's, rather than men's, level of commitment more strongly determines if a relationship will continue.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/201612/the-secret-epidemic-facing-modern-couples|title=The Secret Epidemic Facing Modern Couples|website=Psychology Today}}</ref>