Emotional Regulation and Intimate Relationship in Newly Married Couple

Abstract

Perhaps the most significant relationships that people form in their adult life are intimate ones. Intimate relationship quality directly affects one's physical and mental well-being as well as emotional regulation in general. The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between emotional regulation and intimate relationship in newly married couples. Data was collected from 344 respondents of married couples by using quantitative and survey research method. For this study, purposive sampling technique was used. The age ranges from 18-40 (SD=0.76). The questionnaires used in the study were Emotional Regulation Questionnaire and Relationship Assessment Scale. Results revealed that there was a significant impact of emotional regulation on intimate relationship among newly married couples. To conclude, results illustrated that emotional regulation positively correlated with intimate relationship and the emotional regulation plays important role to develop relationship in newly married couple.  Strong emotional control abilities are indicative of secure attachment styles, which are associated with more stable and satisfying relationships and later on marital success.