INTRODUCTION According to the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), social scientists and clinicians have identified about two dozen factors that predict marital satisfaction. Three factors contribute to the marriage triangle. Individual Traits These are a person's own unique personality traits and interpersonal skills that include both positive (self-esteem, assertiveness, flexibility) and negative (depression and impulsivity) characteristics. Couple Traits Important to marital or couples satisfaction is.
