Researching and Exploring the Power of Commitment in Couple Relationships

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Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement 2026

Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement 2026

On April 28th, our research team had the pleasure of attending the 2026 Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE), hosted by Northern Illinois University. As a collaborative effort, we split into three poster groups to showcase three different research projects within our team. Our…

Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood 2025 Conference

Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood 2025 Conference

This past June 4th through June 6th, Dr. Sibley, Julie Abbinante, and I had the chance to present our research at the Society for The Study of Emerging Adulthood (SSEA) 2025 Conference in Charleston, South Carolina, at the Hyatt Place. Dr. Sibley and I flew…

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Led by Dr. Sibley a professor at Northern Illinois University, the Commitment Research Team is dedicated to exploring the power of commitment in couple relationships, and the formation of romantic relationships.

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Small frustrations. Unmet expectations. Unspoken hurt. Over time, they can turn into resentment. Here's what research says about why it happens. #RelationshipResearch #HealthyRelationships #Communication #Couples #Love #Resentment
The Slow Burn of Resentment
Sometimes the hardest relationship truth is realizing the difference between who someone is and who we imagine they could become. When hope for the future starts shaping how we see the present, it can quietly change the dynamic of the relationship. #relationships #datingadvice #relationshippsychology #fantasybond #relationshiptruths #selfawareness #datinglife #modernrelationships
When We Fall in Love With Potential
Disagreements happen in every relationship, but how couples move through conflict can shape the strength of their connection. Sometimes the values people share influence how they listen, respond, and repair after difficult moments. #relationships #relationshipadvice #couples #communication #healthyrelationships #faith #relationshiptips
Faith, Conflict, and Relationship Repair
Sneaky links might seem fun, but research shows that secrecy and unclear expectations can actually create more stress in relationships. Studies also find that when people get on the same page about what the relationship is, things tend to feel a lot more secure. #sneakylinks #datingculture #modernrelationships #relationshippsychology
Sneaky Links Are Quietly Changing How We Date
Some days are heavier than others when raising a child with autism. Support doesn’t fix everything, but it makes the journey feel less lonely. 💙 #ParentingRealTalk #SupportSystems #AutismEducation #AutismAwareness #SupportMatters #FamilySupport
When Parenting Autism Feels Heavy
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