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Evolutionary psychology argues that humans evolved specific preferences for romantic partners. These preferences exist b

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Self-disclosure means sharing personal information with another person. Gradually revealing more about yourself builds t

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People tend to find physically attractive individuals more appealing as romantic partners. The matching hypothesis adds

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Filter theory says people narrow down potential partners in three stages. Each stage acts like a filter, removing unsuit

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Social exchange theory says people treat relationships like financial deals. They weigh up the rewards they gain against

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Equity theory says people feel satisfied in a relationship when both partners receive rewards proportional to what they

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Rusbult's investment model explains why people stay in relationships. It says commitment depends on how satisfied you fe

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Duck's phase model describes four stages a person moves through when a relationship breaks down. Each stage involves dif

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Online relationships change how much people reveal about themselves. People often share more personal information online

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In face-to-face relationships, gates are barriers — like physical appearance or shyness — that can stop a relationship f

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A parasocial relationship is a one-sided bond a person feels with a celebrity. Researchers identify three levels of inte

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The absorption-addiction model explains how a fan's attachment to a celebrity can escalate through three increasingly in

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Attachment theory suggests that the type of bond a person formed with their caregiver in childhood shapes how they form

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