FRHD 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Philia, Storge, Mania

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2100
• Professor: Tuuli Kukkonen

Document Summary

Attraction-similarity hypothesis: the concept that people tend to develop romantic relationships with those whose level of attractiveness and other traits are similar to their own. Why do we have partners from our own backgrounds: propinquity (proximity) we live near people who are similar to ourselves, we"re drawn to people whose attitudes are similar to our own. Women place greater weight on similar attitudes, men on physical attractiveness. We tend to assume people we find attractive share our attitudes. Similarity may be important in determining initial attraction; compatibility appears to be a stronger predictor of maintaining an intimate relationship: reciprocity: if you like me, you must have excellent. When we feel admired and complimented, we tend to return those feelings and behaviours. May enable many couples to become happy with one another. Physical attractiveness is a major determinant of interpersonal and sexual attractiveness. Some contend it is the key factor in consideration of partners for dates, sex, and long-term relationships.