Lanier Y, Amutah-Onukagha N, Cornelius T, et al. - Researchers investigated agreement between partners on perceptions of relationship quality and its influence on later (sexually transmitted infection [STI]) diagnosis via performing structured surveys on relationship quality (satisfaction, cohesion, consensus, affectional expression) and STI diagnosis among 296 pregnant (adolescents and young adults [AYAs]) couples. They identified no significant actor or partner effects for positive STI screen. In this study, concordant reports of relationship satisfaction and affectional expression are identified as protective against future STI risk. They suggest strengthening romantic relationships to be a promising strategy for averting STIs in pregnant/parenting AYA couples.