An introduction to interpersonal relationship – methods, advice and tips for friendship, dating and online dating, intimate relationship, love and kiss, flirting, seduction, romance, marriage and wedding.
Interpersonal relationships are social associations, connections, or affiliations between two or more people. They vary in differing levels of intimacy and sharing, implying the discovery or establishment of common ground, and may be centered around something(s) shared in common. The study of relationships is of concern to sociology, psychology and anthropology. Dating is a form of courtship consisting of social activities done by two persons with the aim of each assessing the other’s suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship or as a spouse.
CONTENTS:
Dating and alternative courtship customs
Interpersonal relationship
– Stages of Relationship Formation
– Types of interpersonal relationships
– Factors affecting interpersonal relationships
– Theories of interpersonal relationships
– See also
Friendship
– Etymology
– History
– A tradition in decline
– Physical manifestations
– – Types
– Developmental issues
– Cultural variations
– – Russia
– – Greece
– – Asia
– – Modern west
– Types of friendship
– Non-personal friendships
– Interspecies friendship and animal friendship
– Colloquial nomenclature
– Friendship contrasted with comradeship
– Bibliography
– See also
Internet friendship
Pen pal
Platonic love
– History
– Paradox
– Quotes
– References
– See also
Romantic friendship
– See also
Charisma
– The psychology of charisma
– Other uses
– References
Long-distance relationship
– Trust
– Visiting each other
– Online dating
– Communication
Sexual orientation
– Classifying sexual orientations
– – New terms
– – Paraphilia
– Measuring an individual’s sexual orientation
– – Desire, behavior and identity
– Sexual orientation and gender identity
– Demographics of sexual orientation
– Causes and malleability of sexual orientation
– Sexual orientation and mental health
– – Sexual orientation as mental illness
– – Relationship between sexual orientation and mental illness
– Morality, religion, and choice
– History
– Sexual orientation as a “construction”
– References
– Further reading
Sexfight
– Variations
– Uncommon or non-existent types of fights
– Typical story lines
– – Less common story lines
– Well-known sexfight story authors
Triangular theory of love
– Forms of romantic love
– – Companionate love
– – Consummate love
– See also
– References
Dating
– History of commercial dating services
– Courtship in the animal kingdom
– See also
Dating agency
– See also
Dating system
– See also
Friend zone
Going Dutch
– Etymology
– Etiquette
Online dating
– Trends
– Problems with Online Dating Services
– Pop culture
Intimate relationship
– Love
– See also
Physical intimacy
– Intimate proximity
– Affectionate touching
– Sexual physical intimacy
– The baseball metaphor
– Other forms of intimacy
Cuddle party
– History
– Philosophy
– – The Rules
– See also
Tickling
– Etymology
– Society
– Fetishism
– Research
– Physical Reactions
– Fiction
– Further reading
Casual relationship
– More
– Criticisms
– See also
Casual sex
– Moral questions
– Commercial sites
– See also
– References
Extended hookup
– See also
Anonymous sex
– See also
Matchmaking
– See also
Anonymous matching
– Implementations
– Viral marketing
Blind date
Speed dating
– Organization
– Advantages
– Criticisms
– Scientific Research
– Speed dating in popular culture
– See also
Flirting
Nice guy syndrome
– Theories
– – Friend/lover trait confusion
– – – Biology
– – Too nice
– – Passive aggression
– – Ladder theory
– – Love-shyness
– Disputed existence
– Dr. Robert A. Glover
– Bibliography
– See also
Sexual attraction
– Common elements of sexual attraction in humans
– – Factors determining sexual attraction to human males
– Other aspects
Kiss
– Kissing as affection
– Kissing as symbolism
– Other uses
– Asymmetry in kissing
– The anatomy of kissing
– Kisses in history, art and literature
– Trivia
– See also
Hugs and Kisses
Making out
– Other phrases related to making out
– Variation in age
Tongue kiss
– References in culture
Eskimo kissing
Pity sex
Promise ring
Seduction
– Sexual seduction
– See also
Ladder theory
– Overview
– Terminology
– Criticism
– See also
Mystery Method
– S&R Value
– The M3 Model
– – Step 1: Attraction
– – Step 2: Comfort
– – Step 3: Seduction
– Negs
– Venue Changing
– – 1-Move
– – 2-Bounce & Jump
– – 3-Time Bridge
– See alsoTable of Contents
Aphrodisiac
– Other drugs
– Not just drugs
Booty call
Love
– Overview
– Etymology
– Types
– Cultural views
– Religious views
– See also
– – Human love
– References
Agape
– Agape in Christianity
– – The greatest commandment
– – Love for enemies
– – Paul’s definition of love
– – John’s definition of God
– – New Commandment
– – Agape as a meal
– Sources
Attachment theory
– Attachment of children to caregivers
– – The Strange Situation
– – Attachment styles
– – – Secure attachment
– – – Anxious-ambivalent insecure attachment
– – – Anxious-avoidant insecure attachment
– – – Disorganized attachment
– Attachment in intimate relationships
– Treatment
– References
Love-shyness
– Gilmartin’s definition
– Results of Gilmartin’s research
– Career, Money & Education
– Music
– Love-shyness and mainstream psychology
– Top Ten Love-Shy Movies (1945-80)
– References
– See also
Unrequited love
– Overview
– In literature
– In music
– On the web
– Books
– See also
Love styles
– Eros
– Ludus
– Storge
– Pragma
– Mania
– Agape
Courtly love
– Background
– Stages of Courtly Love
– Further reading
– References
Romantic love
– Fantasy vs. Reality
– See also
– Reference
Lust
– Derivation
– Catholicism’s view and definition of lust
Love triangle
– Examples
– Additional examples from various media
– – Music
– – Television shows
– – Books
– – Comics
– – Anime / Manga
– – Video games
– See also
Love rectangle
– Examples
– See also
Crystallization
– Origin of term
– Story behind term
– Process of crystallization
– Applications
– References
Limerence
– Origins
– Components
– – Limerent object perception
– – Intrusive thinking
– – Fear of rejection
– – Hope
– – Physical effects
– – The Game
– – Sexuality
– Limerent reaction
– Bond varieties
– Distinctions from love and sex
– References
– See also
– Further reading
Erotomania
– History
– Contemporary syndrome
– Erotomania in fiction
– References
Love letter
– See also
Internet romance
– See also
Saint Valentine’s Day
– History
– – February fertility festivals
– – Valentine
– – Medieval era
– – Valentine’s Day in North America
– Valentine’s Day in other cultures
Love (cultural views)
– Cultural views
– – Chinese
– – Japanese
– – Ancient Greek
– – Latin
– – Indonesian and Malaysian
– See also
– References
Love (religious views)
– Religious views
– – Buddhist
– – Christian
– – Hindu
– – Islamic
– – Jewish
– – Mythological
– – Theological
– See also
Love (scientific_views)
– Overview
– Theories
– – Platonic love
– – The hunt for love
– – Crystallization
– – Formulaic models
– – Limerence
– – Lovemaps
– – Triangular theory of love
– – Love styles
– – Phases
– – Attraction and attachment
– See also
– References
Marriage
– Definitions
– Recognition
– Types of marriages
– – Western world
– – Eastern world
– – Polygamy, monogamy, and polyandry
– – – Variations
– – – Christian insistence on monogamy
– – – Contemporary Western societies
– – Forced marriages
– – Unique practices
– Marriage restrictions
– Weddings
– Termination
– Rights and obligations relating to marriage
– Marriage and religion
– Marriage and economics
– Romantic marriage and pragmatic marriage
– – Pragmatic marriage
– – Pragmatic marriage contrasted to romantic marriage
– Same-sex marriage
– – Introduction
– – Jurisdictions accepting same-sex marriage
– – Controversy
– Criticisms of the institution of marriage
– – Overview
– – Feminist concerns
– – Antiquated traditions
– – Masculinist concerns
– See also
Engagement
– The Engagement Period
– Engagement Rings
– Engagement Parties
– Related Terms
– – Fiancé(e)
– – Proposal
– – Betrothal
– See also
Engagement ring
– Material and design
– History
– Refusing the gift
– See also
Wedding
– Customs
– – General customs
– – French customs
– Music
– Variants
– See also
– – Events related to weddings
– – Types of weddings
– – Wedding traditions
– – Clothing
– – Food
– – Participants
– – Related travel
Bride
– See also
Bridesmaid
– Bridesmaid
– See also
Best man
– See also
Bridegroom
– See also
Groomsman
– See also
Banns of marriage
Bridal shower
Wedding invitation
– Pop culture references
Wedding dress
– Western Culture
– Eastern Culture
White wedding
– History and traditions
– Attendees
– The ceremony
– The reception
Wedding ring
– Traditional customs
– – Pre-wedding customs
– – Wedding ceremony customs
– – Post-wedding customs
– Contemporary usage
– Materials
– Styles, patterns, fashions
– Quotes
– See also
Flower girl
– See also
Ringbearer
– See Also
Bridal registry
Marriage vows
Marriage license
– Controversy
– See also
Wedding reception
– Chinese societies
Wedding cake
– See also
Wedding favors
The Little White Wedding Chapel
Honeymoon
– The origin of the word honeymoon
Wedding traditions and customs
– Italian customs
– United States customs
– – Christian weddings
– – – Wedding gifts
– – African-American customs
– Romanian customs
– Chinese customs
– Scottish customs
– – Wedding gifts
– – Recent Weddings in Scotland
– – See also
Wedding trends
– Themed weddings
– – Factors to consider
– – Current themes being used
– Destination weddings
Age at first marriage
– World
– Americas
– Asia
– Europe
– Africa
– Oceania
Alimony
– Alimony and child support compared
– Factors affecting alimony
– Tax consequences of alimony in the United States
Affair
– Sex and romance
– – Further reading
– Political and business
– – Major Famous affairs
Annulment
– Grounds for annulment
– Annulment in the Catholic Church
– Annulment in New York State
– Multiple annulments
– See also
Divorce
– Statistics
– History of divorce
– – Canada
– – Great Britain
– – – Scotland
– – – England and Wales
– Causes of divorce
– Religious/cultural attitudes to divorce
– Divorce’s financial implications
– Divorce’s medical and psychological implications
– Legal aspects of divorce
– – Muslim societies
– – United States
– – Canada
– – France
– – Japan
– – Scotland
– – England and Wales
– – Global issues
– – – Divorces obtained in a different country or jurisdiction
– References
Concubinage
– Concubine
– Concubinus
Bachelor
– Etymology and historical meanings
– Penal laws and customs
– See also
Bachelor party
– Variations
– – UK
– – United States
– – Canada
Religious aspects of marriage
– Detailed viewpoints of various religions
Christian views of marriage
– View of Roman Catholic Christians
– – Other issues
– View of Orthodox Christians
– View of Protestant Christians
– – Evangelical Protestant View
– – Liberal Christian Protestant View
– View of non-Protestant, non-Catholic Christians
Catholic marriage
– Free to marry
– Intent to marry
– Intend Catholic marriage
– Actually marry
– Validity
– Nullity
– Glossary
– See also
Pre-Cana
– See also
Eastern Orthodox Church
– The Betrothal
– – The Exchange of the Rings
– – The procession
– – Declaration of Intent and Lighting of Candles
– The Crowning
– – The Epistle
– – The Gospel
– – The Common Cup and the Dance of Isaiah
– – Removal of the Crowns
– – The Greeting of the Couple
– Background
Pauline privilege
– Controversy
Buddhist view of marriage
Hindu wedding
– Important Marriage ceremonies
– Sapthapadhi
– Barni Bandhwana
– Byaha Hath
– Mudda-Tikka
– Bari
– Barna
– Mayara
– Sangeet Sandhya
– Tilak Ceremony
– Mehendi Lagwana
– Biradh Morcha
– Barat Nikasi
– Ver Mala
– Aarti
– Hathlewa
– Havan
– Saat Phere (Wedding Vows)
– Kanya Daan
– Baasi-Jawari
– Dwar-Rokai
– Griha Pravesh
– Mooh Dikhai
– Modern Hindu weddings
Islamic marital jurisprudence
– Gender roles
– Intention to Marry
– Marriage
– Nikah
– Nikah Mut’ah
– Other Sunni types
– Walima
– Divorce
– – Talaq
– – Triple talaq
Nikah Misyar
– Definition of a Misyar Marriage
– Reasons for a Misyar Marriage
– Islam and Misyar Marriage
– Misyar Marriage in practice
– Opposition to Misyar Marriage
– See also
Nikah Mut’ah
– Rules
– – Differences between Nik’u l-Mutäa and Nik’
– – Similarities between Nik’u l-Mutäa and Nik’u
– Use of Nik’u l-Mutäa in everyday life
– Qur’anic origin
– – Fornication
– – “Istamtaätum”
– – Ujkrahunna
– – “After what is appointed”
– Muslims’ view
– – Sunni view
– – Shi’a view
– See also
Jewish view of marriage
– Classical customs
– – Betrothal from the Mishnah and Talmud
– Marriage ceremony
– – Reform and Conservative adaptations
– The Ketubah
– – Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist changes
– Chuppah
– Ritual purity in family life
– Controversy over Intermarriage
– – Civil versus religious marriages, and inter-faith marriages
– Divorce
– – Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform changes
– Marriage in Israel
– See also
– – Judaism’s view
– – Non-Jewish views
Shidduch
– The practice
– Backgrounds
– The Shidduch in Culture
– Shidduchim in history
– Shidduchim and hereditary disease
– Criticism
– See also
– Books
Affinity (canon law)
– Impediment of marriage
– Earlier law
– – Mosaic law
– – Roman law
– – Early Christian law
– Reasoning
– – Example
– Affinity no longer begets affinity
Interreligious marriage
– Reasons for Prohibition
– Views of religions on interreligious marriage
– – Judaism
– – Samaritanism
– – Christianity
– – Bahá’í Faith
– – Hinduism
– – Islam
– Interreligious marriages in the Bible
– Famous interreligious marriages
– References
Same-sex marriage
– Debates over terminology
– History of same-sex unions
– – Asia
– – Classical Europe
– – Christian Europe
– – North America
– – Africa
– – Notes
– Current status of same-sex religious marriage
– Current status of same-sex civil marriage
– – Africa
– – Asia
– – Europe
– – North America
– – – Canada
– – – United States
– – – Cherokee
– – Australia
– – International Organizations
– Controversy
– – Religious arguments
– – Social arguments
– – Arguments about tradition
– – Arguments about legal rationality
– – Arguments concerning children
– – Arguments concerning equality
– Miscellaneous
– Bibliography
Civil union
– Canada
– – Alberta
– – Quebec
– – Nova Scotia
– Denmark
– France
– Germany
– New Zealand
– Switzerland
– United Kingdom
– United States
– – Vermont
– See also
Domestic partnership
– In the United States
– In California
– See also
Open marriage
– The core concept
– Emotional issues
– Legal issues
– Rules
– Notable people who had open marriages
Adultery
– Penalties for adultery
– Adultery in selected cultures
– – Ancient Athens
– – Judaism
– References
Domestic violence
– Definitions
– Types
– – Physical violence
– – Sexual violence and incest
– – Sexual vice
– – Psychological violence
– – Economic/social abuse
– – Stalking
– – Spiritual Abuse
– Violence against children
– Causes
– – Power and control
– – – Male power and control
– – Bullying
– The cycle of violence
– Statistics
– – Europe
– – UK
– – US
– – Under-reporting
– – Cost
– Gender differences
– – Men or women as violent
– – Gender bias in the language of domestic violence
– – Domestic violence in same-sex relationships
– – Allegations of domestic violence
– Response to domestic violence
– – The Duluth Domestic Abuse Intervention Project
– – Treatment and support
– – Police
– – Risk assessment
– – Bias against men in service provision
– Domestic violence in popular culture
– – Abusive men in the news media
– – In film
– Across cultures and religions
– – Hinduism
– – Islam
– References and further reading
Child abuse
– Distribution of child abuse and neglect in the United States
– – By perpetrator characteristics
– – By family characteristics
– – By child characteristics
– Reporting abuse and neglect in the United States
– Childhelp USA
– Reporting abuse and neglect in Australia
– Reporting abuse and neglect in United Kingdom
– Authorities
– Child abuse by authorities
– Notable incidents of child abuse
Online wedding
Prostitution
– Types of prostitution
– – Street prostitution
– – Escort/Out-call prostitution
– – Sex tourism
– Socio-economic and legal status of prostitution
– – Legality of selling sex
– – Advertising prostitution
– – Regulated prostitution
– – Prostitution of children
– – Prostitution and illegal immigration
– – Violence against prostitutes
– – Human (or sex) trafficking
– Medical situation
– How common is prostitution?
– Politics
– – Legal issues
– – Feminism
– History
– See also
– References
Brothel
– See also
Red-light district
– Famous red-light districts
– – Africa
– – Asia
– – Australia and Oceania
– – Europe
– – North America
Sex workers
Courtesans
– Public opinion
– – Difference in perception based on status
– Famous courtesans
– See also
– References
Dominatrix
– Professional versus lifestyle dominatrices
– Notable dominatrices
– Fictional dominatrices
– See also
Session wrestler
Male prostitute
– Male prostitution
– The hustler in popular culture
– Books on hustling
– The hustler in literature
– The hustler in theater
– The hustler in cinema
– – Films with a hustler as a main character
– – Other films that include hustlers
– – Documentary films
– The hustler in photography
– People who have engaged in male prostitution
– See also
Escort agency
Bar fine
– Examples
Call girl
– Non-sex work
– Call girls and celebrities
– City tours
– Internet
– Sting operations
– Public perception of call girls
Girlfriend experience
Pimp
– Pimps in popular culture
– Famous pimps and alleged pimps
– Etymology and other uses of the term
Regulated prostitution
– Mandatory health checks
– Status of unregulated prostitution
Sex tourism
– Destinations
– Terms used for sex tourists
– Crime and controversy
– – Tourism involving sex with minors
– – Legal issues in the United States
– – Muslim countries
– See also
Street prostitution
– Soliciting
– Differences from other forms of prostitution
– Prison Education
– Pimps
– Street Prostitution Worldwide
– Sources
Lot lizard
– References
Famous prostitutes and courtesans
– Real-life and historical
– Found in fiction and literature
– Alleged prostitutes
– Symbolic or allegorical prostitutes
– Male prostitutes
– Alleged male prostitutes
License
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Index
– Dating and Interpersonal Relationships
About the author
– Nicolae Sfetcu
– – Contact
Publishing House
– MultiMedia Publishing