<p> Ideal Partner and Ideal Relationship Scales</p><p>The scale below is the short forms of the Ideal Partner and Ideal Relationship Scales (see the appendix of Fletcher et al., 1999, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology). The subheadings below for each category should be deleted before the scales are given to participants. The items within each category are summed to produce subscale scores. </p><p>For additional information, see:</p><p>Fletcher, G., Simpson, J., & Thomas, G. (1999). Ideals in close relationships. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 76, 72-89. Fletcher, G. J. O., & Simpson, J. (2000). Ideal standards in close relationships. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 3, 102-105. Simpson, J., Fletcher, G. J. O., and Campbell, L. (2001). The structure and function of ideal standards in close relationships. In G. J. O. Fletcher, & M. S. Clark (Eds.). Blackwell Handbook of Social Psychology: Interpersonal processes (pp. 86-106). London: Blackwell. Rate each item below in terms of the importance it has in describing your IDEAL PARTNER in a close relationship (dating, living together, or married). Circle ONE number for each scale.</p><p>Partner Vitality/Attractiveness</p><p>Sexy Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Nice body Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Attractive appearance Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Good lover Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Outgoing Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Adventurous Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Partner Warmth/Trustworthiness</p><p>Kind Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Supportive Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Understanding Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Considerate Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Sensitive Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>A good listener Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Partner Status/Resources</p><p>Successful Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Nice house Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important or apartment</p><p>Financially secure Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Dresses well Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Good job Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Appropriate ethnicity Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important Rate each item below in terms of the importance it has in We have used the short forms of these scales, and they work well, with good reliability and predictive validity. describing your IDEAL CLOSE RELATIONSHIP (dating, living together, or married). Circle ONE number in each scale.</p><p>Relationship Passion</p><p>Exciting Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Challenging Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Humorous Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Fun Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Independence Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Passionate Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Relationship Intimacy/Loyalty</p><p>Honest Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Commitment Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Caring Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Trusting Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Support Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p><p>Respect Very unimportant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very important</p>