FRHD 1020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Evolutionary Psychology, Laziness, The Delay

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 1020
• Professor: Shayna Sparling

Document Summary

Delayed first marriage = more serious relationships before the one . 2014 survey: 56% of 18-30 year olds break up using digital media. Breaking up over the phone is much more accepted than it used to be. Our brains become addicted to our partner. Breakups stimulate a pain response: thinking of a lost love stimulates activity in brain areas associated with physical pain. Major or minor both hurt on a neurological level: evolutionary psychology. Early warning that social relationships are in danger. Rejection also affects our mood and self-esteem: anger and aggression, self criticism. Relationship ghosts live on in the digital world: 88% who remained facebook friends sometimes monitored exes, 70% who disconnected attempted to spy using friends" accounts. Early attachment style can influence how we handle breakups. Secure attachment style: let partners know that feelings have changes, strive not to be hurtful, heal from being dumped in a reasonable way/amount of time.