EDS200H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Physical Attractiveness
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If he can only love others he cannot love at all . For a close relationship to develop familiarity is necessary. Familiarity is the most basic principle of attraction. Consensual validation: an explanation of people"s attraction to others who are similar to them; our own attitude and behaviour are supported when someone else"s attitudes and behaviour are similar to ours. Physical attractiveness is often the spark that ignites relationships. People differ on the importance they put on good looks. Mostly contributions to the early formation of relationships. Intimacy: self-disclosure, sharing of private thoughts, erikson : intimacy vs. Defines intimacy as finding oneself and then losing oneself in another person: there needs to be a balance of intimacy and independence. Romantic love: also called passionate love or eros, has strong components of sexuality and infatuation and often predominated in the early part of a love relationship.
