Abstract
It begins with an attraction; two people are drawn inexorably to one another and an intimate relationship ensues. More often than not, however, it ends with disillusionment and heartbreak; the relationship does not work out. In such instances, a person’s perceptions of a romantic partner shift from that of idealization and infatuation to irritation and resentment. In discussing the causes of a breakup, for example, divorced individuals often mention that their former partners were flawed, or lacking in desirable attributes (Goode, 1956; Spanier & Thompson, 1984). The implication is that they did not get what they wanted in a romantic partner.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | The Dark Side of Close Relationships |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
Pages | 3-31 |
Number of pages | 29 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781135687281 |
ISBN (Print) | 0805824871, 9781410601117 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2013 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Psychology