Table 1 The initial and final Q-sets

Statements

1. Commitment

2. Shared identity as a couple

3. Companionship

4. Face difficulties together

5. Interdependence

6. Appreciate one another

7. Sense of connection

8. Flexibility and openness

9. Respect one’s partner

10. Care

11. Empathy

12. Forgiveness and letting go

13. Strive to maintain the best interests of one’s partner

14. Maintain the dignity of one’s partner

15. Solve problems for one’s partner

16. Self-sacrifice

17. Hope

18. Create new perspectives

19. Acceptance

20. Humour

21. Selective comparison

22. Reminiscences

23. Live in the moment

24. Bring happiness to one’s partner

25. Patience and tolerance

26. Sense of security

27. Trust and interdependence

28. Intimacy

29. Open communication and interaction

30. Self-care

31. Perceived by others as a loving couple

32. Mind in synchronicity

1. Commitment and dedication 承擔

2. Companionship 陪伴

3. Appreciation 欣賞

4. Compromise 妥協

5. Respect 尊重

6. Empathy 感同身受

7. Self-sacrifice 無私付出

8. Hope 盼望

9. Acceptance 接納

10. Forgiveness 寬恕

11. Cherishing珍惜對方

12. Happiness 喜悅

13. Patience and tolerance 忍耐

14. Trust 信任

15. Intimacy 親密感

16. Openness 坦誠

17. Personal space 個人空間

18. Synchronicity 默契