Lifespan part 3

intimacy vs isolation

erikson's sixth stage
finding the on
- requires a commitment to another person
may become isolated if you do not establish a relationship
identify formation is key to establishing a relationship

attachment

play a role in the formation of relationships
secure attached- positive view of the relationships, easily get close to others, not overly concerned about their relationship
avoidant- hesitant about getting involved in a relationship, tendency to distance

attraction

first impressions- lasting impact and have been found to be somewhat accurate
familiarity- important for the development of a relationship
similarity- "birds of a feather flock together"; tend to have similarities, but opposites can attract on some charac

single adults

increase in single adults- trend from cohabitating and postponing marriage
challenges- forming intimate relationships, confronting loneliness
advantages:
- time to plan your life
- develop personal resources to meet goals
- autonomous decision making
age

cohabitating adults

refers to living together in a sexual relationship without being married
couples who cohabitate may not want marriage (see cohabitating as an ongoing lifestyle)
may cohabit ate to share expenses and match compatibility
challenges:
- disaproval, problems o

marriage

declining rates of marriage (postponements)
individuals who are happily married live longer, healthier lives

divorce

divorce rate has declined
higher rates:
- youthful marriage
- low educational level
- low income
- having a baby before marriage
divorce most often occurs 5 to 10 years into a marriage
have higher rates of depression, physical illness, anxiety, suicide, a

remarried adults

men typically remarry sooner than women
partners who initiate divorce remarry quicker
mixed evidence regarding benefits of remarriage

LGBTQ

lesbian couples place a higher priority on equality in the relationship
increase in same-sex couples adopting children
misconceptions-
- one partner is masculine, one feminine
- about half have an open-relationship