Despite romantic relationships being characterized by high positives (e.g., enjoyable activities, positive feelings) early in commitment, many couples experience a loss of positives over time. However, interventions are typically not as effective at enhancing positives as they are at reducing negatives (e.g., hostile conflict). Thus, it is important to understand why positives decrease and how to use interventions to enhance positives optimally. In this article, we present how the field has evolved to (a) heighten focus on positives independent of negatives, (b) identify trajectories of positives over time, and (c) clarify major factors which predict loss of positives. From a cognitive-behavioral couple therapy perspective, we offer therapeutic strategies that may hold promise for enhancing positives in relationships.

尽管浪漫关系具有高积极性（例如，愉快的活动、积极的感受） 在承诺的早期，许多夫妻随着时间的推移会失去积极的一面。然而，干预措施在增强积极因素方面通常不如在减少消极因素（例如敌对冲突）方面有效。因此，重要的是要了解为什么积极因素会减少以及如何使用干预措施以最佳方式增强积极因素。在本文中，我们介绍了该领域如何发展到 (a) 更加关注独立于负面因素的正面因素，(b) 随着时间的推移确定正面因素的轨迹，以及 (c) 阐明预测正面因素损失的主要因素。从认知行为伴侣治疗的角度来看，我们提供的治疗策略可能有望增强关系中的积极因素。