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To help get you headed in the right direction, we have chosen 101 ways to build, strengthen, and enhance your relationship. Remember, little steps taken every day will add up to big successes. 1. Start Over. When couples first get together, everything is new and exciting.
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- Major Take-Aways Further Readings
- Joan K. Monin, Yale University
- Kevin P. McIntyre, Trinity University
- Brian G. Ogolsky, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- ABOUT THIS BOOK: FOR INSTRUCTORS
- Who Is This Book for?
- Guiding Teaching Philosophy
- Key Features
- Instructor Resources
- ABOUT THIS BOOK: FOR STUDENTS
- This Book Will Help You Rely on Science to Understand Relationships
- You Will Discover How Critical Diversity and Context Are for Relationships
- The Journey Begins
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
About This Book: For Instructors page xv Article Spotlight: Does Technology Make the About This Book: For Students Acknowledgements xx xxii iGen Lonely? Consequences for Families and Society
79 80 Why do people fall in love? Does passion fade with time? What makes for a happy, healthy relationship? This introduction to relationship science follows the lifecycle of a relationship – from attraction and initiation, to the hard work of relationship maintenance, to dissolution and ways to strengthen a relationship. Designed for advanced und...
“In addition to being a thorough examination of the literature, The Science of Romantic Relationships is an engaging and enjoyable-to-read textbook that will connect with students. I particularly liked the thought-provoking questions that open each chapter, the spotlights on empirical articles that emphasize the importance of research, and the focu...
“DiDonato and Jakubiak have produced a truly remarkable resource for relationship scientists. The centerpiece of this masterful text is its careful and methodical approach to understanding diversity, equity, and inclusion. This book will be a game changer for the field!”
“This textbook breathes new life into relationship research by providing a diverse array of fresh perspectives on everything from romantic attraction and relationship initiation to relationship maintenance and dissolution. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion is especially laudable. In addition to covering all aspects of modern relationship ...
In this book, we use students’ curiosity as a springboard to provide a fresh and focused introduction to the guiding theories, key concepts, and recent findings that shape the interdisciplinary field of relationship science. We frame the textbook by first introducing foundational relationship concepts, highlighting prominent relationship theories, ...
This book is appropriate for advanced undergraduate students. We ask little of our reader, other than a basic understanding of psychology (experience with research methods is a bonus). The book engages generalists in thinking about relationships, while providing sufficient rigor and depth for those students who are seeking specialized expertise in ...
From its first pages until the end, this book energizes students’ critical thinking about relationships. Students progress away from the idea that love is mysterious and toward the notion that relationships are predictable (if complex), logical, and capable of being under-stood through the lens of science. In writing this textbook, we drew on years...
We include a set of pedagogical features to enhance engagement, connect relationship science with students’ experience, and offer paths for furthering knowledge on specific topics. Opening Vignettes. Each chapter begins with a compelling story about a person or relationship designed to prime students’ interest in the chapter’s focus. These vignette...
There is no one “right” way to teach a course on relationships. Accordingly, we provide a set of tools that can be flexibly applied to meet the diverse needs of our instructors. Lecture slides. These PowerPoint slides will accompany and extend the material from the textbook, serving as a wonderful resource for novice and experienced instructors ali...
Why do people fall in love? Is passion only for new relationships, or can it last? What, in fact, makes for a happy, healthy relationship? If you have ever pondered these, or similar, questions, then you’re in the right place, and we’re glad you’re here. Welcome to the exciting world of relationship science! Relationship science is an interdiscipli...
As scholars and scientists, we – your authors – are passionate about the research process underlying relationship science. Accordingly, we designed this book to highlight the field’s scientific foundations and many of its cutting-edge frontiers. We lean on meta-analyses, well-powered studies, well-established (i.e., reproduced) findings, and resear...
Relationship science is concerned with all types of relationships, but this book focuses specifically on romantic relationships, which are generally regarded as our closest and most influential relationships. Romantic relationships often play a critical role in our health and well-being, shape our decisions and emotions, and tie into our sense of s...
A college course on relationships is your chance to gain insight into what many people think is a mysterious phenomenon. You will discover that relationships are not so much mysteri-ous as just complex outcomes of situational, personal, and relational factors, which in turn play a major role in shaping our lives. As your companion on this journey, ...
My work on this book would not have been possible without the support, sacrifices, and good humor of my amazing husband Patrick. Thank you, Pat; I love you! A heartfelt thank you also to my trusty sidekick Braeden for his encouragement (“You can do it, Mommy!”) and motivation (“Are you done with that book yet?”). I am deeply indebted to my mom and ...
people in real relationships so you can experience the transformations as they happen. See what’s possible when you transform your beliefs, eliminate fears and master the skills to create your ultimate relationship.
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Feb 29, 2024 · Leran 25 practical relationship tips designed specifically for men. From fostering communication to keeping the spark alive, learn how to build a fulfilling, long-lasting partnership without overwhelming complexity.
- Some men compartmentalize their feelings and immerse themselves to distract themselves. This is often utilized in order to forget/ignore those things others term as ughhh… feel..
- Many men prefer to focus on the tangible. Many men have minimal experience in analyzing and expressing themselves. Have you wondered why a simple comment can bring on a seemingly childish outburst, or a face of thunder before they storm out to do battle with the nearest duty?
- Many men have an aversion to confrontation (within a relationship, at least). For many men, hearing phrases such as “you never talk about your feelings,” or “we need to talk about our relationship,” or even “I need you to tell me what you’re thinking or feeling” is enough to banish them back into the garage.
- Many men get weighed down by the expectation to perform. Many of us were taught that the absolute fundamental of a man’s purpose is to perform and provide.
The 14 principles paint a cohesive and unified picture of romantic relationships that reflects a strong and maturing discipline. However, the principles afford few of the sorts of conflicting predictions that can be especially helpful in fos-tering novel theory development.
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When rebuilding trust, your relationship might look quite different after a major breach or infidelity, but it is possible to build something new together. Here are some suggestions or establishing or rebuilding trust. 1. Trust yourself.
