Resear­ch shed light on how partne­rs provid­e and receiv­e suppor­t from each otherDo you think you could lead a happy married life? The answer is in your genes, a new study has said. The study evaluated whether different genotypes – possible genetic combinations of the oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) –influenced how spouses support one another, which is a key determinant of overall 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. The researchers hope their findings provide the foundation for replication and additional study of OXTR as an enduring determinant of marital functioning.

Source: The Express Tribune February 12, 2019 10:52 UTC