# Couples that last: savouring happy memories

> Researchers find couples who last longer benefit from revisiting shared happy moments.
- Title: Couples that last: savouring happy memories · Psychologies
- Summary: Researchers find couples who last longer benefit from revisiting shared happy moments.
- Keywords: joint savoring, relationship satisfaction, shared memories, university of illinois, contemporary family therapy, Psychologies
- Source: Psychologies — https://psychologies.com/couple/vie-de-couple/au-quotidien/Des-chercheurs-considerent-que-les-couples-qui-durent-dans-le-temps-ont-cette-habitude-toute-simple-635703
- Author: Laurena Valette
- Published: 2026-11-08T22:02:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: joint savoring, relationship satisfaction, shared memories, university of illinois, contemporary family therapy
## What is joint savoring?
Joint savoring involves revisiting shared happy memories together to strengthen the relationship.

> savourer ensemble des souvenirs heureux
## How does joint savoring work?
Partners share stories of past happy moments to rebuild positive emotions and connection.

> raconter une fois de plus cette anecdote qui vous fait toujours rire
## Study findings
589 couples reported higher satisfaction and trust after regularly revisiting positive memories.

> savourer régulièrement leurs souvenirs de couple
## Why it works
Shared memories strengthen relationship identity and provide emotional resources during stress.

> ces souvenirs deviennent alors une véritable ressource émotionnelle
## Key takeaway

Couples who regularly revisit positive memories report higher relationship satisfaction and trust.