In our lab, we seek to understand the implications of various relational processes – e.g., responsiveness, dyadic stress, conflict, capitalization, support, empathy – for partners’ wellbeing. We are also interested in elucidating the interpersonal dynamics that facilitate or hinder changes within relational interventions and couple therapy. We see couple therapy, in which partners interact with each other in an intensive, emotionally laden atmosphere as a great opportunity to delve into the processes that facilitate intrapersonal as well as interpersonal growth.