13 Apr 2018
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Class 1: April 2
Love Triangle
Relationships
● Can
○ Begin with intimacy (friendship) and grow into love
○ Begin with primarily passion and later develop
decision/commitment and intimacy
○ Begin as a cognitive commitment decision (such as
arranged marriage) and develop intimacy, passion and love
Decision and Commitment
● Cognitive attachment to another person
● Develops over time, begins slowly and increases if relationship is
positive
● If relationship dissolves then commitment is no longer present
● Usually commitment is expressed as people move into advanced
stages of relationship (moving in together, engagement) or when
they stay in relationship during difficult tie
Intimacy
Intimacy
● Involves sharing feelings and providing emotional support
● Usually entails high levels of self- disclosure
● Gradually increases as closeness grows between people
● Involves building trust and becoming vulnerable
Types of Intimacy
● Emotional
● Intellectual
● Social and Recreational
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