Adverse Childhood Experiences, Psychosocial Problems, and Relationship Quality in Romantic Couples: Relationship Maintenance Skills as an Interpersonal Resource

Analisa Arroyo, Evin W. Richardson, Ted G. Futris, Rachel A. Brown, Abigail S. Gilbert, Department of Communication Studies, University of Georgia, Human Development and Family Science, University of Georgia

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

Published online on April 29, 2026

Abstract

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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have long-term negative effects, including on relationship outcomes, well into adulthood. In line with the Couple Adaptation to Traumatic Stress Model and the theory of resilience and relational load, routine ...