Two Parents and their biological children
Nuclear Family
A friend that is unsupportive, unreliable, and gives nothing back
Toxic Friendship
A day-to-day functioning within a family
Family Routine
Parents and their adopted children
Adoptive Family
Based off of an instant desire for someone. Decreases over time.
Infatuation
The way of properly addressing people through email (greeting, subject line, etc.)
Email Etiquette
A parent raising a child by themselves
Single-Parent Families
When both partners share similar background, interests, values, etc.
Homogamous Factors
Everyone has a voice and vote in decision within the family
Democratic Decision Making
Like nuclear families, ________ families include two adult partners and the partners’ children
Blended Family
This type of marriage can be the most exhilarating, comforting, and satisfying of all human experiences.
High-Quality Marriage
What does SMART stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Reasonable/Realistic, Timely
Grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. living in the same household
Extended Families
In the "Growth of Mature Love" cycle, this builds when couples care about each other and enjoy being together.
Rapport
What are the four areas of growth to maturity?
Physical, Emotional, Social, Intellectual