FMST 314 Chapter : FMST 314 Ch1-13 Notes (No 7,12).docx
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Chapter 1 learning objectives: the building block of relationships. Describe the nature of intimate relationships and identify the six ways they typically differ from relationships that are more casual. From textbook: in at least six specific ways: knowledge. Have extensive personal and often confidential knowledge about each other: caring. They feel more affection with one another than with others. The extent to which they influence each other is frequent, strong, diverse, and enduring: mutuality, trust. Think of themselves as we and not just i . Expect that a partner will treat them fairly and honorably: commitment. Why do we need intimacy: we definitely need it at a very young age; humans are very vulnerable during infancy, we need frequent, pleasant interactions w/ intimate partners. After divorce people have higher blood pressures and weaker immune systems. Most people feel more fulfilled in an unhappy relationships than they do when they are alone.
