Love and romantic relationships - chapter 7

romantic love

The passionate devotion and attraction one person feels for another

Homophily

The principle by which similar people have more of a given kind of contact than dissimilar people

social script

a commonly understood pattern of interaction that serves as a model of behavior in familiar situations

love

a deep affection and concern for another, with whom one feels a strong emotional bond

romantic relationships

mutually acknowledged, ongoing interactions featuring heightened affection and intensity

utilitarian love

the practical, rational dedication of one person to another based on shared understanding and emotional commitment

mate selection

the process by which people choose each other for sexual or romantic relationships