Relationship satisfaction in women: A longitudinal case‐control study about the role of breast cancer, personal assertiveness, and partners' relationship‐focused coping

Abstract

The results of the present study indicate that a breast cancer diagnosis by itself may not be a risk factor for relationship problems. However, in the context of an illness such as cancer, personal assertiveness, and a partner's relationship-focused coping strategies do seem to play a role in maintaining a satisfactory relationship with one's partner.