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| psych conflict of early adulthood, reflected in their thoughts and feelings about making a permanent commitment to an intimate partner |
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| a key concept in Levinson's theory, the underlying design of a person's life, consisting of relationships with significant others--individuals, groups, and institutions |
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| age-graded expectations for major life events, such as beginning a first job, getting married, buying a home, and retiring |
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| triangular theory of love |
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| identifies 3 components--intimacy, passion, and commitment--that shift emphasis as romantic relationships develop |
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| intense sexual attraction |
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| warm, trusting, affection and caregiving |
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| unhappiness resulting from a gap between the social relationships we currently have and those we desire |
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| a sequence of phases characterizing the development of most families around the world |
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| involve a clear division of husband's and wife's roles |
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| husband and wife relate as equals, sharing power and authority |
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| the lifestyle of unmarried couples who have a sexually intimate relationship and who share a residence |
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| the dominant family form today, both partners are employed |
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