1. Ch 11: Attraction & Intimacy
Part 3: Apr. 19, 2013

2. Attachment and Love
Evolutionary approach – based on infant relationship w/caregivers
Secure attachment – how common?
Definition & Examples?
Relationships as an adult?
Avoidant attachment – how common?
Insecure attachment – how common?

3. Theories of Love Passionate v Companionate Love
Passionate love:
How do companionate & passionate love change over time?
Role of excitation transfer in passion:
Bridge study:

4. “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus”
John Gray’s series
6 couples describe their relationships
Notice:
What are some themes you consistently hear from the women? From the men?

5. Marriage Satisfaction
Patterns in marriage satisfaction –
Communication patterns:
Negative affect reciprocity:
Demand/Withdraw pattern:
Attribution differences:
What is related to higher satisfaction?