Abstract

Those with low sexual satisfaction tend to have low relational satisfaction. However, literature provides examples of those who maintain satisfying relationships despite low sexual satisfaction yet provides few clues as to what factors protect these individuals. Using U.S. nationally representative data from 1569 newlywed couples, we investigated if empathy for one's partner buffers individuals and couples from low relational satisfaction due to low sexual satisfaction. The positive connection between sexual satisfaction and relational satisfaction was weak for those reporting high empathy but was strong for those reporting low empathy. Empathy may protect against poor relational satisfaction when sexual satisfaction is low.

摘要

性满意度低的人往往关系满意度低。然而，文献提供了一些例子，说明尽管性满意度低，但仍能保持令人满意的关系，但很少提供关于哪些因素保护这些人的线索。使用来自 1569 对新婚夫妇的美国全国代表性数据，我们调查了对伴侣的同情是否会缓冲个人和夫妇因性满意度低而导致的关系满意度低。对于那些报告高同理心的人来说，性满意度和关系满意度之间的积极联系很弱，但对那些报告低同理心的人来说很强烈。当性满意度低时，同理心可以防止关系满意度低。