HSC 106QR Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Conflict Resolution, Parenting Styles, Physical Attractiveness
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Developing intimate relationship: willingness to give of oneself. Sharing ideas, feelings, time, and needs: self-concept and self-esteem. The pleasure and pain of love: intense love has confused and tormented lovers throughout history, passionate love. Recognize this human emotion has 2 components: physiological arousal, emotional explanation for the arousal. The transformation of love: all relationships change over time, at first, there are high levels of passion and increased intimacy, reduction of romance and/or passion can lead to discovery of more enduring love. Challenges in relationships: honesty and openness, emotional intelligence, unrealistic expectations. Focus on fun: balancing time spent together and apart, jealousy. Not an element of love: supportiveness. Unhealthy relationships: recognizing unhealthy relationships, ending a relationship. If you are the rejected person, give yourself time to resolve your anger and pain. Men talk more/ listen less: women"s communication. Obtain cues from listening and eye contact. Geographic proximity, ethnic and socioeconomic background, educational level lifestyle, physical attractiveness, and other traits.
