Theories For The Breakdown Of Romantic Relationships

Question 0

Baxter

Answer 0

Lack of stimulation ie boredom/not going anywhere is often quoted when ending a relationship

Question 1

Duck

Answer 1

Lack of skills is perceived as uninterested and so leads to a quick breakdown

Question 2

Boekhart

Answer 2

Lack of stimulation:

Asked students to rate reasons why people might gay extra marital affairs. Found that lack of attention/excitement and boredom were high on the list

• gender diffs
• sample bias can’t generalize

Question 3

Tashiro and Frazier

Answer 3

Interviewed students who had recent break ups. In addition to personal distress they reported personal growth and insight (supports resurrection).

-gender diffs: more women felt this way because more likely to want to stay friends