What are the tasks of adulthood?
- Continues exploration of sexual identity
- Identify sexual likes and dislikes
- Develop effective communication (Trial and error process)
- Be responsible about sex (STD/STI testing)
- Intimacy.
What percentage of people will get married?
95%
what have we discovered about long distance relationships?
- No difference in relationship of sexual satisfaction.
- No differences in rates of infidelity.
What is singleism?
- Stigmatizing and stereotyping of people who are not in a romantic relationship.
- Singles are perceived as possessing more negative characteristics than their partnered peers.
What is the wedding ring effect?
-When someone is taken they are rated more attractive.
Are there differences in characteristics in singles?
NO, No differences is personality, attractiveness, self-esteem, and social ability.
What affects does the fear of being single have?
- The fear of being single is a predictor of settling for less in an existing relationship.
- This fear also predicts romantic interest in lower quality partners.
What is cohabitation? and what characterizes cohabitation
The stage before marriage.
Common-law
more frequent sex
does not cause divorce
Why do people Bother getting married?
- Commitment
- sex 2/3 times per week
What circumstances increases sexual satisfaction?
- Sexual satisfaction > sexual costs.
- Sexual rewards > Sexual costs expected.
- Equal reward cost ratios.
- Satisfaction with nonsexual relationship.
What is sexual communal strength?
The extent to which you want to please your partner without any reciprocity.
Approach vs. Avoidance
Do children affect the sexual relationship of the couple?
Yes, and so there’s a tendency to delay having children.
Do children affect the sexual relationship of the couple?
Yes, and so there’s a tendency to delay having children.
What is Monogamy?
The expectation for romantic and sexual exclusivity in romantic relationships. yet infidelity is common.
What is infidelity? and the two types.
There are many different definitions of infidelity.
Sexual: Physically arousing contact (sexual touching, kissing, oral sex)
Romantic: Close affection or intimate connection (ex. falling in love)
Some behaviours are almost always considered infidelity.
What are the four categories of infidelity?
- Sexual/Explicit behaviours - intercourse, oral sex, touching, Kissing.
- Technology/Online behaviours - Sexting, cybersex, browsing dating profiles.
- Emotional/affectionate behaviours - sharing secrets, working late, giving/ receiving emotional support/dressing to attract.
- Solitary behaviours- viewing porn, masturbation, finding a celebrity attractive.
What is the prevalence rates of infidelity?
- 2%-37.5% in nationally representative U.S. samples.
16. 5%-85.5% in community/college samples.
why do people cheat? (Treas & Giesen)
Infidelity is associated with stronger sexual interest, more permissive sexual values, lower relationship satisfaction, weaker network ties to partner & greater sexual opportunities.
–> For many people, being faithful in a long term monogamous relationship takes work.
What are the common outcomes of infidelity?
- Psychological distress for both partners, and relationship breakup.
What is Mate poaching and when does it occur?
Occurs when someone forms a romantic and or sexual relationship with someone who they know is already in an exclusive relationship. LOWER QUALITY RELATIONSHIPS overall.
What are some ways to maintain monogamy?
Proactive avoidance = Avoid opportunities to meet other partners.
What are the different consensual nonmonogamy?
Swinging, Polyamory, Open relationships.
What are some potential outcomes from CNM?
Greater sexual fulfillment with a second partner associated with lower sexual satisfaction with first partner.
-Engage in sex with both partners for intrinsic reasons.(ex. pleasure)
What changes do women experience in their bodies?
Menopause - hot flashes, depressed, vaginal dryness etc.
Changes in levels of sex hormones.
Decline in vaginal lubrication and elasticity.
