• Distinguished Alumni Award, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2009) • Distinguished Career Award, International Association for Relationships Research (2008): “in recognition of a full career of eminent, notable contributions to research in, theories of, or the practice of relationships science” • William Friday Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2000–2005) • Mentoring Award, International Association for Relationship Research (2002): “in recognition of outstanding achievement in mentoring new scholars” • J. Ross MacDonald Professorship, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1997–2002) • New Contribution Award, International Society for the Study of Personal Relationships (1991–1992): “to recognize new work that makes a significant and original contribution to the study of personal relationships, work that provides important new insights and has had, or holds promise of having, a substantial impact on the scholarly activity of others in the field” • Reuben Hill Award, National Council on Family Relations (1991): “to recognize that publication which best combines research and theory about a family issue” • Outstanding Faculty Award, University of Kentucky Chapter of the
Psi Chi (1983): Excellence in teaching ==References==