Influential economists such as Gary Becker (A Treatise on the Family, 1981) argued that following such a conventional division of labor by gender would lead to
the greatest marital intimacy and sexual attraction between husband and wife.
Not exact matches
His beliefs and politics: As a counselor, Clinton advocates for
greater mental health awareness among Christians and addresses pornography as an epidemic hurting
marital intimacy.
Whether guiding couples in marriage preparation or in
marital strain, I develop a
greater understanding of relationships, creating an open, honest and safe communication style which fosters
intimacy - rather than distance - through challenges.»
If the non-straying spouse believes the lovers are more intimate than the
intimacy of the spouses within the
marital relationship, they may feel that the emotional affair is a
greater betrayal than an affair that doesn't have that sexual aspect.
Rooting the Don'ts out of our
marital friendships, while adding the Do's, can result in the development of
greater commitment, trust, and
intimacy.