Dr. Rhonda Balzarini is an Assistant Professor at Texas State University and Research Fellow with the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University. Dr. Balzarini is a social psychologist studying the interpersonal processes that enhance and detract from the quality of romantic and sexual relationships. Her recent research focuses on how diverse couples can have satisfying and passionate relationships and successfully navigate challenges (e.g., sexual discrepancies) and distressing situations (e.g., COVID-related challenges).