Love and romantic relationships - chapter 7
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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
