What attributes must you have before you can have a successful relationship?

- Reasonably high self-esteem

- Capacity for empathy

- Ability to be both alone and to be w/ others

How do friendships and partnerships differ?

What is attraction?

What factors promote attraction?

- Proximity/ familiarity

- Physical attraction

- Procreation purpose

- Similar values/ attitudes

- Social/ Economic status

What are the 3 theories of love?  Briefly describe each.

1. Similarity theory: we fall in love w/ those similar to us.

2. Social Exchange: falling in love w/ choosing partner based on exchange of commodities.

3. Robert Sternberg's View: 3 dimensions of love:

                     1. Intimacy

                   2. Passion

                          3. Commitment

What two human emotions regulate passion/love?

1. Physiological arousal

2. Emotional Explanation for the arousal

How does communication influence success in a relationship?

What are the different types of gender roles?

- Sex: a person's biological statue as male or female.

- Intersex: Genitals ambiguous @ birth

- Gender: masculine v feminine behaviors

- Gender Roles: set behaviors/ activities a person engages in to conform to society's expectation of his or her sex.

What are the different types of sexual orientation?

- Hetero

- Homo

- Bi

- Transgender

What are the keys to keeping your relationship strong?

- Realistic Expectations

- Support 

- Similar Values

- Mutual Trust

- Open Communication

What are the six steps in conflict resolution?

1. Clarify the issue

2. Find out what each person wants

3. Identify various alternatives

4. Decide how to negotiate

5. Solidify the agreements

6. Review and renegotiate