Social support influences relationship satisfaction by acting as a buffer against stress and adversity.

Evidence

The Role of Social Support in Relationship Satisfaction (Medium)

corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim
XREF: connects to: Trusting relationships can bring comfort during difficult times. — Crews, Harry, A childhood the biography of a place, 1026; Supportive relationships provide emotional comfort, practical help, and a sense of belonging during difficult times. — Resilience in Relationships; Responsive social support in times of adversity is linked to increased satisfaction, intimacy, and trust in couples. — Thriving through relationships (+10 more)

Responsive support engenders relationship benefits over time including increased satisfaction, intimacy, and trust. (similarity 0.88)
Responsive social support in times of adversity is linked to increased satisfaction, intimacy, and trust in couples. (similarity 0.88)
Responsive support enhances satisfaction, intimacy, and trust; hostility and blame erode relationship quality. (similarity 0.86)
Social relationships serve as buffers against stress and protective factors against risk for disease. (similarity 0.85)
Supportive relationships provide emotional comfort, practical help, and a sense of belonging during difficult times. (similarity 0.84)
Positive relationships are characterized by mutual trust, respect, support, and effective communication. (similarity 0.84)
Social support includes emotional support, belonging in a social community, being valued, practical help, and information and guidance. (similarity 0.83)
Emotional support is an important protective factor for dealing with life’s difficulties. (similarity 0.82)
Belonging support was a consistent predictor of self-reported disease outcomes, and perceived support is particularly protective. (similarity 0.81)
Perceived availability of tangible, belonging, self-esteem, and appraisal support buffers individuals against the negative effects of stressful events. (similarity 0.79)