Abstract
Romantic relationships, particularly marriage, have beneficial, and at times, detrimental effects on health. Current research on the topic has focused on the physiological, psychological, and social factors that account for how and why romantic relationships are related to health. Research in this area also has focused on the role that relationships status, gender, sexual orientation, age, and physical health conditions play in whether romantic relationships are related to better (or worse) health. Findings from this line of work have the potential to impact intervention efforts that involve both members of a relationship to enhance physical, psychological, and relational well-being.