CMST 2010 Chapter : CMST Chapter XI
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Those in happy marriages are healthier and happier than unmarried or unhappily married people. How the relationship is de ned/shaped by the role each partner plays. How similar each partner"s emotional expectations are for de ning the relationship. Separates: emphasize individual identity over relational maintenance, avoids contact. Independents: respect need for autonomy, incorporate a high level of communication, sex roles are nontraditional or nonexistent. Biggest issue is usually the tension between autonomy and connection. In early childhood, there is a high degree of connection, but children are encouraged to become independent. As they age, parents may begin to feel that their children are too independent and will look for ways to encourage more connection. When you no longer live with your parents, you"ll nd you need to develop strategies to maintain your relationship with them. Often the longest relationships we"ll have in our lives. Same-sex siblings tend to be more competitive than opposite-sex siblings.
