Psychology of Intimate Relationships Week 4

The concepts of love and sexuality have consistently fascinated people for millenniums. In fact, the antecedents, features, and consequences of love have captured the attention of songwriters, philosophers, poets, and even religious scholars for a long time. Sex and sexuality have been far less acknowledged, particularly outside the home, despite their clear and strong associations as expressions of intimacy. Research into sex and sexuality has moved from descriptions of behavior to a focus on the interactive nature and communication of sexual intent. In this section, we will look at the attitudes and behaviors surrounding these two topics.

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of this learning topic, you should be able to:

· Compare and contrast different types of love.

· Identify and discuss the differences in the sexes regarding sexuality.

· Discuss the relationships between adult attachment style and impact on romantic relationships.

· Identify the patterns, including gender differences, found in communicating sexual desire, agreeing to sexual initiations, and discussing specific sexual issues.

Readings and Research

Textbook Chapters 8 and 9 in Intimate relationships by Miller, R.S. Additional Research

· What is your attachment style?

· Signs in a relationship?

· Gottman relationship quiz

· 4 horsemen

· STYLES

· Gottman

· Helen Fisher, Ph.D. podcasts and interviews ( from anthropologist perspective ) Dr H Fisher

· ARTICLE HERE (it’s the second attachment)

· BIDDING

KINDLE

· Dating podcast

· Dr Brotto podcast