Relationships Flashcards
What are the 3 Aspects of Communication
Verbal
Non-verbal
Self-Disclosure, listening, & feedback
Verbal
desire to know and tell what you are thinking (includes talking and listening)
Non-Verbal
touch. eye contact, facial expression
Types of Relationships (can be steps)
- Self-Perception
- Friendship
- Romantic Affection
- Intimacy
Self-Perception
can be highly influenced especially by low self-esteem
Friendship
enhanced feelings of warmth, trust, respect, honesty, acceptance, empathy, and loyalty
Romantic Attraction
subjective based on warmth, kindness, physical attributes, finances, faith
Intimacy
open trust, share confidential info, not always (but often) sexual relationship
Sternberg’s Lover Triangle
mixes between intimacy, commitment, and passion can form different types of love
Crucial Ingredients for Commitment
Love, Sex, Intimacy
Unhealthy Relationships
abuse, threats, manipulation, etc
What age range are couples likely and least likely about to divorce?
<20 (1.98)
> 35 (0.57)
Are couples more likely to divorce if married recently or in the 90s?
Yes
What percentage of same-sex couples are married? Gay %? Have children %?
~16.5% same-sex
~54% male
~16% have children
What % of same-sex couples live in Canada’s 3 biggest cities?
50%
What % of common law same-sex couples have children?
7%
Alfred Kinsey Scale
attractions can fall along a spectrum (not just straight or gay)
5 Indicators of Maturing Relationship
ease, openness, disagreeing without guilt, feeling cared for, mutual listening
Sex
Biological categorization based on physical features (eg chromosomes, hormones, genitalia); female (XX) and male (XY)
Gender
Social construct (fluid) based on psychological characteristics, roles and identity
Sexual Orientation
Individual emotional and erotic orientation towards people of the same sex or another sex
Cisgender
gender agrees with sex
Transgender
gender doesn’t agree with sex
Egg (ovum)
unites with sperm (fertilization)