In psychology, the “Michelangelo effect” refers to the capacity of individuals to bring out their partners’ best qualities. By recognizing and affirming their partners' potential, and supporting the development of the traits and skills necessary to reach it, people help shape their partners into their ideal selves.
The phenomenon is named for the way the…
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