health
Jealousy may be caused by
Overdependence on the relationship Severity of the threat High value on sexual exclusivity Low self-esteem Fear of losing control
Characteristics of a healthy relationship
Predictability means that you can predict your partner's behavior because he or she acts in consistently positive ways. Dependability means that you can rely on your partner to provide support in all situations. Faith means that you feel absolutely certain about your partner's intentions and behavior
Characteristics of intimate relationships include:
Behavioral interdependence Need fulfillment Emotional attachment Emotional availability
The three basic listening modes
Competitive, or combative, listening happens when we are more interested in promoting our own point of view. Passive, or attentive, listening occurs when we are genuinely interested in hearing and understanding the other person's point of view. Active, or reflective, listening is active in confirming our understanding before responding with our own new message.
Intimate relationships are a means of need fulfillment. They include:
Intimacy Social integration Nurturance Assistance Affirmation Intimacy: someone with whom we can share our feelings freely Social integration: someone with whom we can share worries and concerns Nurturance: someone we can take care of and who will take care of us Assistance: someone to help us in times of need Affirmation: someone who will reassure us of our own worth and tell us that we matter
Sternberg's Triangle Theory of Love
Intimacy, passion, commitment
Nonverbal Communication
both intentional and unintentional. Nonverbal communication can include the following: Touch Gestures Interpersonal space Body language Tone of voice Facial expressions
family
is a recognizable group of people with shared roles, tasks, boundaries, and personalities
Behavioral Interdependence
refers to the impact that people have on each other as their lives and daily activities intertwine.
Romantic relationships
relationships typically include all the characteristics of friendships as well as the following characteristics related to passion and caring: Fascination Exclusiveness Sexual desire Giving the utmost Being a champion or advocate
self esteem
the way you evaluate yourself
self concept
the way you view yourself
