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Description: This project examines changes in relationship quality among cohabiting couples during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect of stress on relationship quality. The goals of the project are to identify key factors that predict both positive and negative changes in relationship quality, as well investigate the ways in which concurrent stress (both partners experiencing stress) uniquely affects relationship and individual outcomes. There are two versions of this study: Version 1 is a 6-month 4-wave longitudinal study tracking individuals who were sheltering in place with their romantic partners during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will also collect data from a subset of their partners. Version 2 includes the same questions as Version 1 but is a cross-sectional study conducted via social media (participants are required to be cohabiting with a romantic partner, but not sheltering-in-place together). We will also collect data from a subset of their partners.