SOC-12 Lecture 5: Soc_12_-_day_5
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Arousal caused by one event attributed to a second event which seems more influential than it really is. People consistently underestimate lover"s faults, hold idealized images of their. We have a tendency to see our partners" as more similar to ourselves then they are. Seeing our partners as positive and desirable raises our self-esteem earlier in relationships. Friendship is the foundation for deeper love. Deep friendship more common and can be a source of conflict in love relationships. I feel that i can confide in my partner about virtually everything. If i could never be with my partner, i would be miserable. I would do almost anything for my partner. My partner is one of the most likeable people i know. My partner is the sort of person i would like to be. I think that my partner is usually well-adjusted. Relationships appear to be more stable and enduring then gay male couples relationships.
