My research examines cognitive and affective processes in the context of close relationships. I am particularly interested in how romantic partners might help or hinder each other's efforts to regulate distress. For example, in current research, I am investigating how the attachment orientations of romantic partners contribute to the way in which each partner experiences and regulates affect under stress. A primary goal of this work is to understand the processes by which interactions in close relationships contribute over time to each partner's emotional health.