The document discusses different types of intimate relationships including friends, spouses, family and lovers. It describes the hallmarks of intimate relationships as warmth, affection, trust, self-disclosure and commitment. The document also discusses types of marriages, keys to long-term marriage, family communication, causes of relationship problems such as jealousy and sex-role stereotyping, and ways to improve relationships.
2. Intimate Relationships Intimacy, though part of many close relationships, is not synonymous with love or exclusivity. Intimate friends are people who like each other, enjoy each other’s company, go out of their way to help each other, and are concerned for each other’s welfare.
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8. 60% of all marriages fit in the three categories, 40% of husbands and wives do not agree on which category their marriage is in
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10. Family “ A group of intimates who generate a sense of home and group identity, complete with strong ties of loyalty and emotion and experience a history and a future.” (Galvin & Brommel, 1996)
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15. The Cycle of Abuse Stage 1 Tension Stage 2 Explosion Stage 3 Remorse Stage 4 Honeymoon
