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1
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Interdependance

A

Mutual influence two people have over one another.

2
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What are the defining features of any relationship?

A
  1. Bidirectional.

2. Exist over time.

3
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Give an example of a personal relationship.

A

Relationship with family.

4
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Give an example of an impersonal relationship.

A

Relationship with professors.

5
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Close relationships are with people that…

A

Affect your life on a daily basis.

6
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Give characteristics of an intimate relationship.

A

Interdependance, personal, close, plus sex.

7
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Define a close relationship.

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“Strong, frequent, and diverse interdependence that lasts over a considerable period of time.”

8
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Does sex have to occur in an intimate relationship?

A

No, but the expectation is that it will happen.

9
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Does sex have to be a part of an intimate relationship?

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No. Friends with benefits. On the flip side, intimate relationships are not all about sex.