FRHD 2100 Lecture 5: Human Sexuality Week 5 Notes

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2100
• Professor: Tuuli Kukkonen

Document Summary

We can build a five stage abcde model of romantic relationships consisting of; A (attraction): when two people become aware of and find one another appealing. C (continuation): patterns of interaction remain relatively stable. D (deterioration: begins to deteriorate when it becomes less rewarding than it was. Not so small talk: an audition for a relationship. Often use small talk to help determine whether to develop the relationship. Small talk is a superficial kind of conversation that allows exchange of information but stresses breadth of topic coverage rather than in-depth discussion. The opening line: eye contact and then we being talking if this eye contact is reciprocated. Exchanging name, rank, and serial number: early exchanges include name, occupation, hometown. They discover common ground that may provide a basis for pursuing the conversation. If the other perso(cid:374) does(cid:374)"t pro(cid:448)ide this i(cid:374)for(cid:373)atio(cid:374) the(cid:455) (cid:373)ight (cid:374)ot (cid:271)e i(cid:374)terested.