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Attraction & Intimacy - Coggle Diagram

- - - - The tendency for novel stimuli to be liked more or rated more positively after the rater has been repeatedly exposed to them
      - this is grounded in evolutionary psych, where familiarity of surrounding in the past led to their survival, non familiar things could be dangerous and as a result, it is passed on to us through our ancestors
- - - - assumption that more physically attractive people possess better socially desirable traits
- - - - Infatuation
      - empty love
      - Liking
  - - - being aroused can intensify passionate feelings
- - - - best attachment style for both partners
  - - - what we get out of a relationship should be equal
- - - - Individualistic
        
        More divorce rate
        
        Love is a feeling
        
        Marry for as long as we both shall love each other
        
        Expect more passion and personal fulfillment in a marriage
      - collectivistic
        
        Love entails obligation
        
        Marry for life
      - The closer and longer the relationship and the fewer the available alternatives, the more painful the breakup
  - - - Exhibit loyalty by waiting for conditions to improve.
      - Voice concerns and take active steps to improve the relationship
    - - Exhibit neglect by ignoring the partner
      - Exit the relationship