Inhibitions (who had an inhibited temperament in childhood are less likely than other adults to be assertive or experience social support and more likely to delay entering a stable job track)

Ability to control one's emotion ( start to have low emotional control )

Easy and difficult temperament (easy temperament when kids,well adjusted as young adults and vice versa)

Secure attachment style (Attachment that describes adults who have positive views of relationship,find it easy to get close to others,and are not overly concerned or stress out about their romantic relationship)

Avoidant attachment style (adults who are hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships and once in a relationship tend to distance themselves from their partner)

Anxious attachment style (Adults who demand closeness,are less trusting and are more emotional,jealous and possessive)

Help explain attraction - Consensual Validation (Am explanation of why individuals are attracted to people who are similar to them.Our own attitudes and behavior are supported and validated when someone else's attitudes and behavior are similar to our own)

Friendship (Adulthood brings opportunities for new friendships as individuals move to new location and may establish new friendships in their neighborhood or at work)

Matching hypothesis-Theory that although we prefer a more attractive person in the abstract,in the real world we end up choosing someone who is close to our own level of attractiveness

Romantic Love (Also called passionate love or eros,romantic love has strong sexual and predominates early in a love relationship.

Intimacy (Finding oneself while losing oneself in another person and it requires a commitment to another person)

Affectionate Love (Also called companionate love,an individual desires to have the other person near and has ad deep caring affection for other person)

Consummate Love (Got passion,intimacy and commitment in relationship)

Cross-Cultural Variations in Romantic Relationships (intimacy depends on country you live)

Relationship Education for Adolescents and Emerging Adults (Programs in relationship education have focused on helping committed adult couples to strengthen their relationship)

Being in love when love is not returned can lead to depression

Common challenges faced by single adults may include forming intimate relationships with other adults,confronting loneliness and finding a niche in a society that is marriage-oriented
Advantages : having time to make to make decisions about one's life course,time to develop personal resources to meet goals,freedom to make autonomous decisions and pursue one's own schedule and interest,opportunities to explore new places,try new things and get privacy

Cross cultural comparisons - Religion plays an important role in marriage in many cultures

Premarital education - The couples will have a better level of communication prior to the intervention

The benefits of a good marriage - Live longer and have healthier lives if happy

Grew apart,arguments,unfaithfulness,lack of respect or appreciation,domestic violence