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The total number of participants was 649 (79% female, 20% male, 1% other), aged from 20 to 60\u202fyears. Results for the subscales and total scale reliability of the Latvian version of the CTL-I showed adequate to excellent levels, comparable to the original version (after removing three psychometrically problematic items). A six-factor confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and a second-order two-factor exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and CFA model achieved acceptable goodness-of-fit indices in the Latvian sample. The new latent second-level factors could be called (1) emotional investment and intimacy and (2) regulation of sexual desire and loss. The results support the CTL-I as a scientifically grounded tool for assessing one\u2019s capacity to engage in and sustain romantic relationships, with promising future applications for personality trait assessment, clinical assessment, treatment prognosis, and planning. 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