In Practice  Putting social psychology to work for you  10
Essential Emotion Skills to Look For in a Partner  Emotion
regulation skills to look for in a mate.  These are ten emotion
regulation skills to consider when you're deciding if someone
will make a good long-term partner.  1. Can they make effective
repair attempts after an argument?  Unless your arguing is
particularly contemptuous (eye rolling, calling each other
"nuts" etc), whether you argue is not as important as whether
you and your mate can effectively repair your bond and sense of
trust after arguing.  2. Do they lose control of their actions?
Do they put their fists though walls? Do they spend money you
can't afford?  Especially if you're going to have children with
someone, you'll want to know that your potential co-parent is
reliable and isn't going to be violent or cruel in front of your
child/ren.  3. Can they persist through frustration?  When
they're working on a task or project, do they quit as soon as
they hit a difficult point or are