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How to develop intimate relationships - ANS -Be willing to give of yourself (share ideas,
feelings, time, needs)
-Self-concept and self-esteem (feel good about ourselves)
-Roots of our identity and self (developed during childhood, relationships with parents and
other family members - gender roles, style of attachment, formulation of friendships)
What is the first relationship formed outside of family? - ANS Friendship
Characteristics of friendship - ANS -Companionship
-Respect
-Acceptance
-Helpfulness
-Trust
-Loyalty (without sexual desire)
Sternberg's triangular theory of love - ANS Intimacy, passion, and commitment
-Liking, romantic, empty, consummate, infatuation, fatuous, compassionate
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,*Passion can diminish, KEY: turn passion --> intimacy
Liking - ANS Intimacy only
Romantic - ANS Intimacy/passion
Empty - ANS Commitment
Consummate - ANS Intimacy, passion, and commitment
Infatuation - ANS Passion only
Fatuous - ANS Passion and communication
Companionate - ANS Intimacy and communication
What are challenges in relationships? - ANS -Lack of honesty and openness
-Unequal or premature commitment
-Unrealistic expectations (Expecting partner to change, assuming)
-Competitiveness (focus on fun)
-Balance of time together
-Jealousy (Insecurity and possessiveness - not an element of love)
Nonverbal communication - ANS Ability to interpret nonverbal messages
Verbal communication - ANS Listening
Feedback is constructive response
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, Conflict resolution skills - ANS -Clarify the issue
-Find out what each person wants
-Brainstorming for options
-Decide how to negotiate
-Solidify agreements
-Review and renegotiate
Conflict resolution is vita for... - ANS Maintaining intimate relationships
-must have trust in each other
Choosing a partner - ANS Similarities (to your own)
-ethnic, socioeconomic, education level, religion, lifestyle, hobbies
First attraction but followed by values, similarities, aspirations
Communication styles
Acceptance
**How much have in common
Dating in American culture - ANS Getting to know each other, centered on mutually enjoyed
activities
Traditional male-female dating pattern
Cohabitation
Partnerships: homosexual - ANS Less traditional gender roles
Societal attitudes
-same-sex marriage debate
-homophobia
Partnerships: heterosexual - ANS Male-female
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100% CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST
VERSION 2025/2026.
How to develop intimate relationships - ANS -Be willing to give of yourself (share ideas,
feelings, time, needs)
-Self-concept and self-esteem (feel good about ourselves)
-Roots of our identity and self (developed during childhood, relationships with parents and
other family members - gender roles, style of attachment, formulation of friendships)
What is the first relationship formed outside of family? - ANS Friendship
Characteristics of friendship - ANS -Companionship
-Respect
-Acceptance
-Helpfulness
-Trust
-Loyalty (without sexual desire)
Sternberg's triangular theory of love - ANS Intimacy, passion, and commitment
-Liking, romantic, empty, consummate, infatuation, fatuous, compassionate
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,*Passion can diminish, KEY: turn passion --> intimacy
Liking - ANS Intimacy only
Romantic - ANS Intimacy/passion
Empty - ANS Commitment
Consummate - ANS Intimacy, passion, and commitment
Infatuation - ANS Passion only
Fatuous - ANS Passion and communication
Companionate - ANS Intimacy and communication
What are challenges in relationships? - ANS -Lack of honesty and openness
-Unequal or premature commitment
-Unrealistic expectations (Expecting partner to change, assuming)
-Competitiveness (focus on fun)
-Balance of time together
-Jealousy (Insecurity and possessiveness - not an element of love)
Nonverbal communication - ANS Ability to interpret nonverbal messages
Verbal communication - ANS Listening
Feedback is constructive response
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, Conflict resolution skills - ANS -Clarify the issue
-Find out what each person wants
-Brainstorming for options
-Decide how to negotiate
-Solidify agreements
-Review and renegotiate
Conflict resolution is vita for... - ANS Maintaining intimate relationships
-must have trust in each other
Choosing a partner - ANS Similarities (to your own)
-ethnic, socioeconomic, education level, religion, lifestyle, hobbies
First attraction but followed by values, similarities, aspirations
Communication styles
Acceptance
**How much have in common
Dating in American culture - ANS Getting to know each other, centered on mutually enjoyed
activities
Traditional male-female dating pattern
Cohabitation
Partnerships: homosexual - ANS Less traditional gender roles
Societal attitudes
-same-sex marriage debate
-homophobia
Partnerships: heterosexual - ANS Male-female
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