四种不同恋爱模式的命运

A new study found four distinct patterns of commitment, which researchers say can reveal the fate of different relationships.

一项新的研究发现四种不同恋爱模式可以揭示不同恋爱的命运。

While past relationship studies have focused on single facets1 at one given time, researchers say the new study can capture the complexity2 of dating in order to predict the outcome.

The study tracked the progress of 376 unmarried couples in their mid-20's over a period of nine months.

Feedback from the participants led researchers to identify four different commitment patterns: dramatic, partner-focused, socially involved, and conflict-ridden.

After nine months, the study found that relationships in the dramatic category, which 34 percent of sample group the fell into, were the most likely to break up out of the four patterns.

This group was found to have more ups and downs, and spent more time apart during the dating period.

Those who exhibited a conflict ridden pattern were found to be more likely to stay together than the dramatic group.

Partner-focused couples showed the most promise for progression in the relationship.

While the study determined3 that being partner-focused can lead to progress, it also found that a relationship's stability can be paired with the individuals' involvement in their social spheres.

Ultimately researchers found that looking back on fluctuations4 in commitment, more-so than measuring overall quality, can raise red-flags about the stability of the relationship and its chances of survival.

1 facets

n.（宝石或首饰的）小平面( facet的名词复数 )；（事物的）面；方面

参考例句：

The question had many facets. 这个问题是多方面的。 来自《简明英汉词典》

A fully cut brilliant diamond has 68 facets. 经过充分切刻的光彩夺目的钻石有68个小平面。 来自《简明英汉词典》

2 complexity

n.复杂(性)，复杂的事物

参考例句：

Only now did he understand the full complexity of the problem.直到现在他才明白这一问题的全部复杂性。

The complexity of the road map puzzled me.错综复杂的公路图把我搞糊涂了。

3 determined

adj.坚定的；有决心的

参考例句：

I have determined on going to Tibet after graduation.我已决定毕业后去西藏。

He determined to view the rooms behind the office.他决定查看一下办公室后面的房间。

4 fluctuations

波动，涨落，起伏( fluctuation的名词复数 )

参考例句：

He showed the price fluctuations in a statistical table. 他用统计表显示价格的波动。

There were so many unpredictable fluctuations on the Stock Exchange. 股票市场瞬息万变。