Understanding Attraction and Crushes

Study Notes

Importance of Prioritizing Studies and Understanding Relationships

Some individuals prioritize their studies over starting a romantic relationship, focusing on personal growth and achievements.
Understanding one's limitations, what is appropriate, and being content with one's life is crucial, regardless of relationship status.

Commitment in Relationships

Commitment in a relationship involves concern for its future and stability, as well as a desire for its continuation (Tran and Simpson, 2009).
Factors influencing commitment include relationship satisfaction, quality of available alternatives, and investment size (Rusbult, Martz, & Agnew, 1998).
Commitment helps maintain a relationship despite differences and challenges that couples face.

Maintaining Healthy Relationships

A long-lasting relationship requires understanding and effort to meet a partner's needs and desires.
Cooperation from both parties is essential for a successful relationship; otherwise, it may end in separation.
Some relationships may result in unhealthy outcomes, such as becoming too close and isolated from friends and support networks.

Recognizing Red Flags and Unhealthy Relationships

Be aware of red flags that indicate the need to end a relationship to avoid unhealthy outcomes.
Staying in an unhealthy relationship can lead to serious problems, including mental health issues if not resolved.

Attraction and Psychology of Attraction

Attraction is the ability to elicit feelings of desire, interest, or liking (Montoya & Horton, 2020).
The study of attraction is known as the psychology of attraction.
Attraction can be based on physical attributes, characteristics, or idealized perceptions of a person.

Types of Love and Attachment

Psychologist Isaac Michael "Zick" Rubin distinguished between "in like" and "in love," with the latter characterized by a strong desire for physical intimacy and contact.
According to Tubin, romantic love consists of three elements: attachment, caring, and intimacy.
Attachment involves a desire for physical contact and approval, caring involves valuing the happiness and needs of others, and intimacy involves sharing private thoughts and feelings.

Description

Explore the psychology behind attraction and why we are drawn to certain people. Learn about the different types of attraction, from physical characteristics to idealized perceptions. This quiz covers the basics of attraction, crushes, and romantic feelings.