Relationship Dynamics
What term describes a relationship where both partners support each other's goals and ambitions?
What is a "partnership"?
According to attachment theory, what are the three main attachment styles in adults?
What are secure, anxious-ambivalent, and avoidant?
This communication style involves actively listening to your partner and expressing empathy.
What is "active listening"?
This conflict resolution technique involves finding a compromise that satisfies both partners' needs.
What is "negotiation"?
What term is used to describe the initial stage of a romantic relationship characterized by intense attraction and infatuation?
What is the "honeymoon phase"?
This term refers to the ability of a relationship to endure and thrive through challenges and changes.
What is "resilience"?
This technology has significantly eased the challenges of maintaining long-distance relationships.
What is "video calling" or "video chat"?
This psychological principle states that people tend to be attracted to those who are similar to themselves in attitudes, values, and interests.
What is the "similarity-attraction hypothesis"?
This action, often seen as a betrayal, involves being emotionally or physically involved with someone outside of the relationship.
What is "infidelity"?
In many cultures, this ritual symbolizes the union of two individuals in marriage
What is "exchanging wedding rings"?
This term describes the emotional and psychological closeness between partners.
What is "intimacy"?
This behavior involves one partner exerting control and power over the other through manipulation or coercion.
What is "emotional abuse"?
In a blended family, what are children who are not biologically related to one's partner called?
What are "stepchildren"?
This term refers to the line that separates what behavior is acceptable and unacceptable in a relationship.
What are "boundaries"?
This term refers to the practice of pretending to be someone else online to deceive others.
What is "catfishing"?
This term describes the act of ending a romantic relationship.
What is a "breakup"?
This term refers to the belief that certain characteristics or roles are inherently masculine or feminine.
What is "gender stereotyping"?
According to Gary Chapman, what are the five primary love languages?
What are words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch?
According to psychologist Robert Sternberg, what are the three components of love?
What are intimacy, passion, and commitment?
This term describes the intentional effort put into preserving and strengthening a relationship over time.
What is "relationship maintenance"?