Happily Ever After? Singles’ Expectations of Romantic Relationships Are Associated With Singlehood Satisfaction and Future Romantic Outcomes
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin
Published online on April 25, 2026
Abstract
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Ahead of Print.
Although research has examined partnered individuals’ expectations about romantic relationships, little is known about singles’ expectations for relationships. Using six waves of longitudinal panel data (N= 5,113), we explored how singles’ expectations ...
Although research has examined partnered individuals’ expectations about romantic relationships, little is known about singles’ expectations for relationships. Using six waves of longitudinal panel data (N= 5,113), we explored how singles’ expectations ...