Introduction to Close Relationships PDF

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This document provides an introduction to close relationships, highlighting their fundamental role in human existence and their impact on well-being. The author, Charlene F. Belu, Ph.D., L.Psych., notes their influence on health, financial status, and other important aspects of life.

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INTRODUCTION TO CLOSE REL ATIONSHIPS C H A R L E N E F. B E L U , P H. D. , L. P S Y C H. STUDY OF CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS Fundamental to human existence Greatest impact on well-being and quality of life, and health Promotes happiness WHY ARE THEY GOOD FOR US? 01 02...

INTRODUCTION TO CLOSE REL ATIONSHIPS C H A R L E N E F. B E L U , P H. D. , L. P S Y C H. STUDY OF CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS Fundamental to human existence Greatest impact on well-being and quality of life, and health Promotes happiness WHY ARE THEY GOOD FOR US? 01 02 03 Health Sexual Financial Intimacy RELATIONSHIP QUALITY & HEALTH Those with congestive heart failure were more likely to die over the next 4 years if they had a worse marriage T.N. Bradbury & B. R. Karney (2024). Intimate Relationships [4th ed.] Norton SEXUAL INTIMACY Sexual intimacy is linked to happiness for many people People in romantic relationships have more frequent sex T.N. Bradbury & B. R. Karney (2024). Intimate Relationships [4th ed.] Norton FINANCIAL BENEFITS Married people have greater accrual of wealth than those who are single, cohabiting, or divorced Relationship transitions (e.g., divorce) are very costly WHAT MAKES A REL ATIONSHIP INT IMATE? A RELATIONSHIP IS INTIMATE WHEN… T.N. Bradbury & B. R. Karney (2024). Intimate Relationships [4th ed.] Norton Interdependent Personal Close Intimate INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS T.N. Bradbury & B. R. Karney (2024). Intimate Relationships [4th ed.] Norton INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS th

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