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| Intense emotional tie between two individuals, such as an infant and a parent or adult lovers. |
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| The thinking component of Sternberg’s triangular love theory. |
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| A type of love characterized by friendly affection and deep attachment based on extensive familiarity with the loved one. |
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| A question that allows statement of a preference. |
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| “Friends with benefits” relationships (FWBRs) |
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| Sexual interaction between friends who do not define their relationship as romantic. |
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| Providing reassurance to one’s partner that it is okay to talk about specific feelings or needs. |
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| Short-term, loveless sexual liaisons that occur during a brief interval. |
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| The emotional component of Sternberg’s triangular love theory. |
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| A phenomenon in which repeated exposure to novel stimuli tends to increase an individual’s liking for such stimuli. |
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| The underlying knowledge that each partner in a relationship cares for the other and knows that the care is reciprocated. |
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| A question that allows a respondent to share any feelings or information she or he thinks is relevant. |
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| The motivational component of Sternberg’s triangular love theory. |
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| State of extreme absorption in another person. Also known as romantic love. |
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| Physical beauty, which is a powerful factor in attracting lovers to each other. |
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| The geographic nearness of one person to another, which is an important factor in interpersonal attraction. |
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| The principle that when we are recipients of expressions of liking or loving, we tend to respond in kind. |
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| The similarity of beliefs, interests, and values, which is a factor in attracting people to one another. |
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| A question that asks for a one word answer (yes or no) and thus provides little opportunity for discussing an issue. |
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