How a supportive partner may increase relationship satisfaction

British Journal of Guidance and Counselling

Volumn 34, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 117-131

  Cramer, Duncan ^a  

^a LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 33644589044     PISSN: 03069885     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03069880500483141     Document Type: Review

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