Forgiveness and self-regulation are important factors in maintaining healthy relationships.  Interpersonal forgiving in close relationships requires individuals to regulate their emotions and motivations.  

 

In this study, dating and married individuals were recruited to participate online romantic relationship surveys at two time points over a four-week period. The results of this study showed that people who have greater self-control were more likely to forgive, which in turn, resulted in better relationship quality. 

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