SOCL 2505 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Physical Intimacy, Relationship Counseling, Discussion Group
Document Summary
Intimacy, strengths and diversity: marriage is generally the most intimate relationship people have, good communication. Solve problems and make decisions: physical intimacy, another important part of the closeness couples feel toward one another, the degree of intimacy is an important barometer of the health of the relationship. Benefits of marriage: healthier lifestyle- avoid harmful behaviors, less conflict, less depression. When marriages do not work: 1/3 of divorces involve relationships with high degree of conflict, people should not stay in destructive marriages, physically and emotionally damaging, therapy can help improve the relationship. If improvements cannot be made, couples may consider divorce. Decline in marriage: americans have become less likely to marry, causes, delaying of first marriage until older age, rising number of cohabitating couples, 60% of first marriages are now preceded by living together. Increase in the number of people who divorce and do not remarry.
