Through Jade-Colored Glasses: Loneliness Leads to Misguided Relationship Doubts and Dissatisfaction

This research investigated the effects of loneliness on perceived partner regard, romantic relationship quality, and daily affect. Results revealed that loneliness predicted lower perceived partner regard independently of self-esteem. In turn, perceived partner regard predicted satisfaction, commitment, support provision, and daily affect, and perceived regard mediated the effects of loneliness.