Emotional intelligence and interpersonal relations

In 7 studies, the authors examined the link between emotional intelligence and interpersonal relations. In Studies 1 and 2, the participants with high er scores for emotional intelligence had higher scores for empathic perspec tive taking and self-monitoring in social situations. In Study 3, the parti cipants with higher scores for emotional intelligence had higher scores for social skills. In Study 4, the participants with higher scores for emotion al intelligence displayed more cooperative responses toward partners. In St udy 5, the participants with higher scores for emotional intelligence had h igher scores for close and affectionate relationships. In Study 6, the part icipants' scores for marital satisfaction were higher when they rated their marital partners higher for emotional intelligence. In Study 7, the partic ipants anticipated greater satisfaction in relationships with partners desc ribed as having emotional intelligence.