Relationship Compatibility Assessment

This assessment integrates insights from attachment theory, originally developed by John Bowlby and later extended by Mary Ainsworth, Cindy Hazan, and Phil Shaver. Research shows that adult attachment styles—secure, anxious, and avoidant—significantly predict relationship satisfaction and longevity.

We also draw on John Gottman's research at the 'Love Lab,' where he studied thousands of couples using physiological measures, behavioral coding, and longitudinal follow-up. His research identified specific interaction patterns that predict divorce with over 90% accuracy, as well as the behaviors that characterize 'master' couples.

Additionally, the assessment incorporates the Similarity-Attraction Hypothesis and Complementarity Theory—both of which have research support. While 'opposites attract' in some dimensions (like introversion-extraversion), value similarity is one of the strongest predictors of long-term relationship success.

Remember that compatibility is not destiny. Research shows that relationship skills can be learned and attachment styles can become more secure over time with the right experiences and effort.