Perceived mattering key to happy marriages: study

Feeling valued by one's partner is an essential factor in marital satisfaction, according to a new study published in the Journal of Sex Research. The study found that both sexual frequency and communication quantity can help improve the feeling of perceived mattering, or the belief that one is important to their partner, which is a critical factor in understanding the interaction between sex and communication. The study suggests that interventions to increase perceived mattering may effectively improve overall marital satisfaction.