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Eli J. Finkel is a professor of psychology at Northwestern University and the director of the Relationships and Motivation Lab.
Known for: The All-or-Nothing Marriage: How the Best Marriages Work
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The All-or-Nothing Marriage: How the Best Marriages Work
In this groundbreaking work, psychologist Eli J. Finkel explores how modern marriage has evolved into an ambitious relationship model that demands more emotional fulfillment than ever before. Drawing on decades of research, Finkel explains how couples can strengthen their bonds by recalibrating expectations and investing in mutual growth, offering practical strategies to build resilient and deeply satisfying partnerships.
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Historical Evolution of Marriage
For centuries, marriage was primarily a pragmatic enterprise. People married for survival, for land, for lineage. It was an institution that arranged social stability, not emotional intimacy. In early America, for instance, the institution-centered marriage sought to meet basic survival needs—food, ...
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Emergence of Self-Expressive Marriage
The self-expressive marriage reflects a new frontier in intimacy. Today, couples do not simply want companionship—they want inspiration. They hope their marriage will help them grow into the fullest version of themselves. This change is rooted in broader societal trends. As prosperity increased, peo...
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About Eli J. Finkel
Eli J. Finkel is a professor of psychology at Northwestern University and the director of the Relationships and Motivation Lab. His research focuses on romantic relationships, interpersonal dynamics, and self-expression. Finkel has published extensively in leading academic journals and is recognized...
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Eli J. Finkel is a professor of psychology at Northwestern University and the director of the Relationships and Motivation Lab. His research focuses on romantic relationships, interpersonal dynamics, and self-expression. Finkel has published extensively in leading academic journals and is recognized...
Eli J. Finkel is a professor of psychology at Northwestern University and the director of the Relationships and Motivation Lab. His research focuses on romantic relationships, interpersonal dynamics, and self-expression. Finkel has published extensively in leading academic journals and is recognized for his contributions to understanding modern marriage and relationship science.
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