1. Chapter 9 - Attraction
Part 4: Nov. 3, 2010

2. Sternberg’s Triangular Theory
3 ingredients in love – passion, intimacy, and commitment
Defs of each?
Combine in varying degrees to determine kind of love

3. 3 components combine in varying degrees to determine kind of love
Only intimacy  ?
Only passion  ?
Only commitment ?
Passion + Intimacy  ?
Intimacy + Commitment  ?
Passion + Commitment ?
All 3 ?

4. Sexual Orientation Research
Around 3-4% in most countries that have been surveyed report exclusive homosexuality
Distinction betw exclusive orientation and behavior
Various theories of the origin of sexual orientations
Impact of family history, background experiences?
Biological evidence?
Links between attraction research for homosexuals and heterosexuals

5. Marriage & Divorce In U.S. & Canada, approx. 40% divorce rate
Patterns in marriages:
Longitudinal study of marital satisfaction –
2 periods of decline – when are they?
Patterns related to having kids –

6. Communication patterns –
Negative affect reciprocity – what is it?
Demand/withdraw pattern
Attributional differences
Satisfaction after divorce –
Comparisons with marriage period?

7. “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” video
6 couples describe their relationships
Today, see couples ‘post-workshop’
Notice:
What are some themes you consistently hear from the women? From the men?
Did John Gray’s communication workshop seem to help?