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Attraction, Love, and Intimacy
Attraction, Love, and Intimacy
Love
Lust
Attraction
Chemistry
Intimacy
Friendship
Romance
Passion
Marriage?
Conflict (Erikson):
Independence/loneliness
vs
Intimacy/loss of freedom
Advantages:
intimacy (emotional, physical, sexual)
interdependence (sharing resources and
tasks)
belongingness (Maslow)
shared parenting
continuity (memories, habits)
shared identities (partial)
men: better mental, physical health, longevity
Disadvantages:
constraints of shared decisions
loss of privacy
need to accept other’s habits, quirks
responsibilities
women: double shift, others come first
TYPES OF MARRIAGE:
• Traditional
• Modern (Sr./Jr. Partners)
• Contemporary