How to Make Your Relationship Work
There are so many factors that go into making a relationship work, but researchers from Harvard Medical School have just tracked down another one-and it's a little random.
According to their study, men like to know when girlfriend or wife is happy, and women like to know when their boyfriend or husband is upset.
Related: Why Men Fall in Love
For the study, scientists recruited 156 couples and asked them to describe a recent incident with their S.O. that was frustrating or upsetting. Researchers then had each couple discuss the incident for 10 minutes while they videotaped them. They then played the tape back for each person and had them rate how they felt in each moment, as well as how they thought their partner felt.
Related: 13 of The Best Relationship Tips Ever
Researchers discovered that men feel the most satisfied with their relationship when they can correctly guess that their girlfriend or wife is happy. Women, on the other hand, feel the most satisfied with their relationship when they correctly guess that their man is upset.
Related: 4 Signs A Guy is Into You
A little twist: When men understand that their partner is upset or angry, the women are happier, but the men are not. Scientists guessed that, for women, seeing that their guy is upset shows that he's invested in the relationship, even when the situation is rough. But for men…they feel like they're screwing up since you're unhappy.
Related: Ways to Meet 'The One'
So what does this mean? Basically, our men really want us to be happy. And, um, we kind of dig it when they're upset.
Read more at Cosmopolitan.com!
How Not to Marry the Wrong Guy
5 Women Who Almost Ruined Their Proposals
The Marriage Mistake Hollywood Women Make
12 Famous Women Who Have Been Cheated On
Become a fan of Cosmo on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
Want More Sex & Love Advice? Subscribe to Cosmo & Save Up to 77%!
