PSYC 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Neurofibrillary Tangle, Donepezil, Midlife Crisis

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1010
• Professor: Myriam Mongrain

Document Summary

In the past it was for economic reason, but today, people now and that soul mate who is going to be there to support them, who would be a confidant and mentor. They want to be able to share meaningful goals. They want to continue to grow as an adult, and they want a partner who will support them. Survey of 350 couples married of 15 years. The first reason provided by both partners were that my partner is my best friend - takes the sexiness out of it" - sex was not the first reason. It was more that the person they were with is someone they could be themselves with, they are getting understanding and support, you can"t share things and you feel comfortable in their presence. They also said another reason why they stayed was because they both valued the relationship, they were willing to stick it out when things were not going well.