Researchers from Binghampton University have found that certain genes might impact the quality of your marriage. These genes, called Oxytocin Receptor (OXTR) genes, influence how spouses support one another - a key determinant of overall marriage quality. An analysis of the results revealed that particular genes may impact marital quality. “However, what emerged as most relevant to overall marital quality for both partners was genotypic variation among husbands at a specific location on OXTR. “Husbands with a particular genotype, which other researchers associated with signs of social deficits, were less satisfied with the support they were provided.

Source: Daily Mirror February 11, 2019 12:45 UTC