There are two components of inequity in partnerships: under-benefiting inequity and over-benefiting inequity (Sprecher, 2001). Under-benefiting inequity refers to one partner giving more than they are receiving. Over-benefiting inequity means one partner is receiving more than they are giving. For example, the under-benefiter provides emotional support and the over-benefiter receives this support but gives nothing in return. “Perceptions of equity may sometimes contribute to feelings of satisfaction and commitment and may sometimes be influenced by changes in satisfaction and commitment” (Sprecher, 2001, par. 54). However, the lack of a perception of equity can lead to one partner’s emotional commitment weakening and a search for alternatives (Sprecher, 2001). The effects can be detrimental to a relationship when both partners are not equally
There are two components of inequity in partnerships: under-benefiting inequity and over-benefiting inequity (Sprecher, 2001). Under-benefiting inequity refers to one partner giving more than they are receiving. Over-benefiting inequity means one partner is receiving more than they are giving. For example, the under-benefiter provides emotional support and the over-benefiter receives this support but gives nothing in return. “Perceptions of equity may sometimes contribute to feelings of satisfaction and commitment and may sometimes be influenced by changes in satisfaction and commitment” (Sprecher, 2001, par. 54). However, the lack of a perception of equity can lead to one partner’s emotional commitment weakening and a search for alternatives (Sprecher, 2001). The effects can be detrimental to a relationship when both partners are not equally