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-longing or loss for a few weeks -due to low steriod levels during pregnancy -other factors: unplanned pregnancy, anxiety, partner support, fatigue etc. |
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-many adults are single by choice -may be patterned but not married -rely more on friends and family |
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| Cohabitating heterosexuals |
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-predicts lower rates of marital satisfaction -typically less homogenous -levels of commitment; other sexual partners common |
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-11% of cohabitating couples -same variables that pedict longevity -Similarities: attachment, security, neurotocism, agression -Differences: social support, power in relationship, expectiations of monogamy |
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-elevated levels of stress, physical and emotional distress/disorders -higher levels of auto accidents, suicide, depression |
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| Hostile/engaged (marraige) |
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| frequent /hostile arguments, no high affection |
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| (detached) high levels of fighting, no contact, lack/affection support |
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| non-escalading disagreements |
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| disagree a lot, don't listen to each other but have high levels of affection (Noah and Ali) |
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| conflict minimizes agree to disagree |
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-positive health benefits -8 years > liklihood of divorce drops to nearly zero -letting go of old family, starting new one |
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| Sternberg's 3 key components of love: |
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1) intimacy- promotes closeness 2) passion- intense longing for union 3) commitment- over long period of time |
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| similarities in education, religion, theories, etc. |
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gender based divisions of labor: women- child rearing men- "hunting" working |
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someone young and attractive to bear healthy offspring and live to care for them |
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