CFD 135 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Limerence, Victorian Era, John Money
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Goals of whole society are given priority over individual goals. Behavior is driven by sense of obligation and duty. People define their identity by personal attributes. Promote the idea of autonomy and individuation. Account of love and romance between bride and groom. 16th century love viewed as physical union. Infatuation: intense, extravagant, short-lived passion for the other person. Shaped by experiences in infancy and childhood. Fatuous relationships end as quickly as they began. Feelings have been reciprocated or there is mutual, lasting love. Partners accept all of the failing, faults, shortcomings. Triangular theory of love- sternberg; 8 different types of love relationships. Feelings of closeness, connectedness, bondedness, self-disclosure, respect, trust, builds slowly over time. Loving another person and making a conscious decision to maintain that love over time. Altruistic love- love parents give their child, promotes the well being of one with no expectation of reciprocity.
