Involves people meeting and getting to know each other. To be “aware” of someone is the same as being attracted to them. Often one way, for example, Joe likes Jill, but that does not mean that Jill likes Joe Includes physical attraction How each person presents him/herself to the other (flirting) Encompasses sex-typed tactics. These are specific ways developed by one sex to attract the other

Men Drive fancy cars Dress nice Earn a lot of money Talk highly of themselves Women Wear make-up Fix hair Dress nice Wear revealing clothes Wear bikinis

Initiative Transfer, idea that the female makes the first move, and then the males take over Intentional cues by the female Leaning forward Touching his arm Certain timing that goes with physical contact, which is determined by both the male and the female. Behavioral and Reinforcer Sampling, involves giving complements to each other, kindness, understanding, and being a good listener- uses a lot of non-verbal communication, such as body posture and tone of voice.

Connection, result of the building blocks of the other stages Couple falls in love The concept of love is very difficult, if not impossible to define- consists of caring, concern, feelings of respect and affection. Period of limerence- feelings one has for their partner are almost obsessive Limerence fades, a true feeling of attachment will develop

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