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| Know the 5 types of marriages. |
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(1)Conflict-habituated marriage-The partners fight, both verbally and physically, but do not believe that its a good reason for divorce.
(2) Devitalized-Marriage- The partners were deeply in love when they married. As the years go by they do things out of obligation rather than love one or both may be unhappy but do not consider divorce.
(3)Passive-Congenial marriage- The partners have low emotional investment in the marriage. Fairly independent and often maintain separate activities and interests. Passive-Congenial couples emphasize the practicality of the marriage over emotional intensity.
(4)Vital Marriage-The partners lives are closely in-twined they spend time together,resolve conflicts through comprise, often make sacrifices for each other, consider sex important and pleasurable, resolves disagreements quickly.
(5)Total-Marriage Similar to a vital marriage;partners participate in each others lives at all levels, few areas of tension or hostility, have same friends and investments. This type of marriage is more encompassing than a vital marriage. |
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| What are utilitarian & intrinsic marriage- |
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| Utilitarian is appeared to be based in convenience/intrinsic is where the relationships seem to be rewarding. |
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| What is martial stability- |
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| Refers to weather a marriage is intact and whether the spouses have ever suggested divorce to each other. |
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| What is important to a successful marriage- |
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| Compatibility,flexibility,positive attitudes,communication and conflict resolution, emotional support, |
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| Marriage and Life Satisfaction- |
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| Generally, married people are happier than unmarried people because marriage improves an already happy life rather than create one. People who are very satisfied with life have little to gain from marriage. On the other hand, people who are lonely and dissatisfied with life can sometimes achieve companionship by marrying. |
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| Is the gradual deterioration of love ultimate loss of an emotional attachment between partners. |
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| According to Sociologist Susan Maushart, wives contribute 100% of the husbands care-the myriad tasks of physical and emotional nurture that she calls "wifework". Maushart contends that there is no reciprocal (given in return) "husbandswork" in which men maintain their wives well-being. |
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| Know the common communication problems- |
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| Ask for information (why your partner is upset)/Don't generalize (accusations increase anger and tension)/Stay focused on the issue(don't bring up past events and old grudges)/Be specific (a specific complaint is easier to deal with than a general criticism)/Keep it honest(truthfulness and sincerity reinforce mutual trust and respect)/Make it kind(temper honestly with positive statements about your partner)/Express appreciation(Thinking your partner for something will enhance the relationship)/Use non-verbal communication(Hugging, smiling,holding hands, can sometimes be more supportive than anything you might say)/Above all, just listen(focus on what your partner is saying) |
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