passion concerns the intense feelings of physiological arousal and excitement (including sexual arousal) present in a relationship, while decision/commitment concerns the decision to love the partner and maintain the relationship. intimacy concerns the sense of warmth and closeness in a loving relationship, including the desires to help the partner, to self‐disclose, and to keep the partner in one’s life. in addition to love and intimacy, sexuality is realized during young adulthood within the context of one or more relationships, whether …

when your child was young, your role was to nurture and guide them. adolescence can be a difficult time – your child is going through rapid physical changes as well as emotional ups and downs. during this time your family is a secure emotional base where your child feels loved and accepted, no matter what’s going on in the rest of their life. when your family sets rules, boundaries and standards of behaviour, you give your child a sense of …

at the age of 37 i was quite lonely and a man was attracted and attractive to me. however, he was just like all the rest in assuming that i would just go with him to his place for “a night-cap”,…yeah, right. now i have been more open to the idea of dating but i’m not getting any younger. i live in a city with over 3 million people and while i have been very social the last 2 or …

the reasons for dissolving a relationship are many and varied, just as relationships themselves differ in their make‐up and dynamics. the ideal form of love in adulthood involves three components: passion, intimacy, and commitment—termed consummate love, or complete love. in fact, many middle adult couples find effective ways of improving their ability to communicate, increasing emotional intimacy, rekindling the fires of passion, and growing together. to communicate realistically is to have a satisfying and healthy relationship, regardless of the relationship’s …

from the birth of a son, the father plays an essential role in molding his life. this post discusses the importance of a father and son bond, enhancing this relationship and other relevant factors. it goes through a roller coaster of emotions and settles down at a stage that is comfortable for both. teenage: this is a tough phase for both the son and the father because, at this stage, the son develops his own opinions.

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