HD FS 276 Lecture 6: lecture
9 Feb 2017
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Pragma-list of qualities necessary for a lover. Behavior > interpret it as love: if we think someone likes us, we are more prone to find them attractive. 3 basic instincts: need for protection, parent protects child, sexual drive. Heterosexual men want healthy women to carry offspring. Heterosexual women want men with resources to care for her and the offspring. Vulnerable to lowered self-esteem, self-blame, distrust others. To decrease the pain: be good to yourself, find new activities, call family and friends. Sexual intercourse can express affection, intimacy, and love. Before engaging in a sexual relationship, think about the following: your values, honesty about yourself, honesty with your partner.
