In romantic relationships, feeling powerful has been linked to harmful behaviors, including a refusal to use protection and pressuring partners into unwanted sexual activities.
Feeling powerful can make individuals feel more attractive and desirable, but this can lead to treating partners as objects and engaging in potentially harmful behaviors.
Only about half of romantic relationships achieve a relatively equal power balance, with many entering relationships expecting equality but facing inherent imbalances.
When someone feels powerful in a relationship, they may believe their partner holds less value, fostering a belief that they have more romantic options available.
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