In a few dyadic studies information are gathered from both lovers individually, concentrating on points of overlap and distinctions between partners’ records, learning such dilemmas while the symbolic meaning of appropriate unions for same-sex couples (Reczek, Elliott, & Umberson, 2009; Rothblum et al., 2011b), parenting experiences (Goldberg, Kinkler, Richardson, & Downing, 2011), closeness characteristics (Umberson, Thomeer, & Lodge, in press), interracial relationship characteristics (Steinbugler, 2010), partners’ interactions around wellness behavior (Reczek & Umberson, 2012), and relationship satisfaction and closeness (Totenhagen et al., 2012).

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