Abstract
This study aimed to better understand couples’ satisfaction. We hypothesized that similar levels on the two dimensions of fear of intimacy (fear of losing the self [FLS] and fear of losing the other [FLO]) would buffer the negative association between fear of intimacy and relationship satisfaction. Findings revealed a positive influence in relationship satisfaction from partner similarity in FLS. No effects were found from partner similarity in FLO. Relationship satisfaction decreased when one partner’s higher fear of losing the self was combined with lower fear of losing the other from the other partner. Repercussions for couple therapy are discussed.
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