Sentences with phrase «potential romantic attachments»

When it's over because it's time to move on to other potential romantic attachments, there's no overt jealousy by the party who doesn't have an immediate prospect in mind.

Not exact matches

The role of attachment styles in communication patterns and potential termination of romantic relationships following discovery of deception
Whereas kissing is commonly perceived as a display of affection in romantic relationships, research highlights a far more nuanced explanation regarding the «function» of kissing within relationships.1 Some research suggests that kissing enables individuals to assess the quality of potential partners by putting individuals in close proximity, making it easier to examine features that are associated with mate value, such as breath and skin texture.2 Other research suggests that kissing elevates levels of arousal, which may lead to sexual intercourse.3 A third body of research suggests that kissing can influence feelings of attachment, alleviate stress, and increase relationship satisfaction.4 Given these varied explanations, the question remains: is there a single purpose for kissing or do all these explanations hold truth?
All in all, attachment security appears to undergird successful interpersonal and romantic relationship interactions, and fostering attachment security has the potential to improve individuals» relationships with others.
This study investigated associations between adult romantic attachment and couples» conflict behaviors and the potential mediating role of intimacy.
In the classic transference paradigm, manipulated resemblance to a prior romantic partner led individuals to apply their attachment style with a past romantic partner (the prior significant other) to a potential dating partner, as reflected in self - reported anxiety and avoidance (Brumbaugh and Fraley, 2006).
If, however, further studies replicate the finding that DZ twins are as equally likely attached to their sibling as to their romantic partner, it could be predicted that this attachment is a potential source of conflict in the relationship.
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