Physiological attunement is disrupted in couples with personality disorders

What is it about?

Physiological attunement between romantic partners supports healthy relationship functioning. This interactional process is disrupted in couples with personality disorders, contributing to poorer relationship satisfaction in these couples.

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Why is it important?

Personality disorders are prevalent and have negative consequences for romantic relationship health. Physiological attunement between romantic partners allows for more efficient emotion regulation and supports wellbeing in those couples. We observed disrupted physiological attunement in couples with personality disorders, which contributed to discordant interactions and to broader romantic relationship dysfunction.