Exploring Social Psychology by David G. Myers 6th Edition The Ups and Downs of Love The Ups and Downs of Love McGraw-Hill/Irwin Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

What Is Love? The Ups and Downs of Love Passionate love A theory of passionate love Two-factor theory of emotion Variations in love: Culture and gender Companionate love The Ups and Downs of Love Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

What Enables Close Relationships? Equity Long-term equity Perceived equity and satisfaction Self-disclosure The Internet: Intimacy or Isolation? The Ups and Downs of Love Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

The Detachment Process Three ways of coping with a failing relationship: Some people exhibit loyalty Others (especially men) exhibit neglect Others will voice their concerns and take active steps to improve the relationship The Ups and Downs of Love Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

How Do Relationships End? Divorce The detachment process The Ups and Downs of Love Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Ending Relationships Approximately 50% of American marriages end in divorce Approximately 40% of Canadian marriages end in divorce The Ups and Downs of Love Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Either “working on” a relationship or It is dying. The Ups and Downs of Love Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Measuring Love The Ups and Downs of Love Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Measuring Love The Ups and Downs of Love Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Measuring Love The Ups and Downs of Love Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.