FAD2230 Lecture 9 Outline of Last LectureI. Chapter 3: Building Relationships: Expectationsi. Expectations ii. Problems with Expectations iii. Common Expectations Clashesiv. Are they Realistic?v. Common Unrealistic Expectations Outline of Current LectureI. Common unrealistic expectationsII. Chapter 3 Building Expectationsi. being single ii. types of singlesiii. friendshipsCurrent LectureCommon Unrealistic Expectations1. Loyal/ Fidelity2. Trust/ Honesty3. Good communication 4. Conflict in relationship5. Safety (emotional, psychological ,physical)Chapter 3 Building RelationshipsBeing single•Single- a person who has never married, is divorced , or is widowed•There is a difference between being single by choice, or because of circumstancesTypes of Single• Voluntary Temporary Singles - unmarked adults who may be delaying marriage while pursuing education or establishing a career•Voluntary Stable Singles- unmarried adults desiring a single (unmarried) lifestyle. Ex. Monks, priests, bachelors, divorcee,•Involuntary temporary singles- singles actively searching for a mate but unable to find a suitable one•Involuntary stable singles- unmarried adults who can expect to be single for life even though they may not want to beFriendships•Friendships provide valuable support while single and partnered•Female friendships - more intimate, relationship focused•Male friendships - less intimate, actively focused•Cross sex friendships- more common today that in past generations; can be complicated with
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