Mere-exposure effect predicts that individuals we enjoy are those we network with or see frequently (Feenstra, 2011). For example, many cases of relationships from the workplace develop due to this effect (Meyer, 2013). Generally individuals want a relationship with an attractive partner who is near to them in physical appeal, also considered as matching hypothesis (Feenstra, 2011). For example, couples may share distinctive physical, emotional, and/or psychological resemblances. Therefore, most individuals turn to their partners who have similar interests or values and promote equality (Feenstra, 2011).
The reward/need satisfaction theory suggests that people form romantic relationships because they feel they are rewarded by being with that person. The things we find rewarding tend to reflect our unmet needs, for example the need for company or financial security. Mutual attraction occurs when each partner meets the other person’s needs. One person might have the need for financial security, while another craves company. Stimuli that is rewarding produces positive feelings in us, and stimuli that is punishing produces negative feelings.
This type of love tends to occur in those with low self-esteem and those who gain confidence in pleasing their love interest. Mania and agape love are similar in that they both have the ability to develop into a very intense and unhealthy relationship for both parties. In both instances the parties involved have the ability to lose their sense of reality. The styles of love that have been most prevalent in my life are logical love called pragma, and friendship love called storge or philia. A love that develops from a friendship usually prevents a lot of disappointments because you already know a lot about that person.
To start, I would like to be a hostess. Meeting and greeting, helping to organize the seating and reservations of the guests as they come in, ensuring they are comfortable and knowing I had some part in it, is a job that would make me happy. I would also like to be a manager after I have learned the basics and trained thoroughly, of course. Overseeing the daily activities of the restaurant and success of the business is a position that I would like to have one day. Working in this segment of the industry, I am sure to feel a sense of accomplishment after each day knowing that individuals left happy and satisfied and I played a big part in
We are social creatures, who need to talk and interact almost as much as we need food and sleep. We need others so much, that we, society, has developed a commitment called, marriage. Marriage assures us of company, even if it’s not always positive or helpful. Unfortunately, some marriages are not the epiphany of support, but instead hold dangers for both members. Only the best marriages improve both people.
I noticed in the past, Kristin would get close with her employees and would find it hard to address issues with them, as she considered them her friends. Making friends at work is great, however, there has to always be a fine line separating the two. As a manager myself, I am friendly with my colleagues, however, when the time comes, I have no issues when I have to address problems. I have been able to gain the respect of all my employees. When the time comes and I address things that need to be fixed, I do not receive negative feedback from my employees.
For example two people who are serious and hardworking are more likely to be attracted to each other rather than someone whose main interests are having fun and avoiding responsibility. Although this is not always the case as we all know couples are complete opposite, although research done by Herbener found that married couples who were similar were happier. Attitudes however differ in their attitudes to important issues, although research suggests that attitude alignment often occurs, where the partner changes their attitudes so they become more similar to their
In The Myth of Universal Love, Stephen T. Asma discusses the thought that many people consider their close knit group, made up of people such as family, friends, and allies, to be prominent expressors of loyalty, generosity, and gratitude. By expressing those traits, those people are more likely, Asma argues, to obtain love from an individual. However, Asma fails to continue his argument as to how loyalty, generosity, and gratitude make loving those close to us so simple, and completely disregarding the argument against the utilitarian principle, making his argument weak. In his argument, Asma states that in order to reciprocate genuine love for one another “you need to have my back, even when I’m sometimes wrong”. When looking at the United States government as part of a close knit group of United States citizens, the loyalty of the citizens to the government is prominent.
It is of utmost importance to carefully choose the people we associate with, as we are greatly influenced by our own peer group because they can assist in developing a strong individual identity. We usually feel more secure when we know that we have others around us who share our goals and care about our progress. Being part of a peer group fosters the idea that we are accepted and loved for who we are. This is why change is often difficult for certain individuals because suddenly, you are cut off from your regular group, who you have become so familiar with. We sometimes seem wired to adopt the goals of the people around us, particularly when we develop a close relationship with them.
Attractive people are able to have many advantages and positive outcomes, such as having more popularity, greater confidence, more dating opportunities, more promotional chances, and higher salaries. It has been found that males prefer attractiveness to personality when when pursuing relationships on all levels from friendship to romantic relationships. Most research finds that males prefer attractiveness while females prefer personality. The independent variables here are, appearance, and personality. The dependent variable is the pursuance of the relationship.