blogging about relationships

Students in the class have already started blogging about chapters 9, 10, and 11. Jamie declared chapter 9 "a winner" when blogging about how the section on liking and intimacy applies to one of her friendships. Jamie also noted surprise at the importance of physical beauty in attraction and gave an example that shows there are exceptions to every rule. That example also reminds us that many research findings are generalizations not necessarily applicable to every communicator or every situation. Blogging about the anthropological perspective on attraction discussed in the web lecture, Alexb observed that people can mistakenly assume others seek a particular physical type and try to look a certain way, or use strategies that attract persons they don't want to attract.

Goofy blogged about the importance of relationship maintenance, which can be the really hard work of interpersonal relationships. As Goofy notes, people can get bored easily, so looking for ways to keep the relationship fresh and new are essential for maintaining the relationship. And this is true of any interpersonal relationship, not just intimate ones.

Rock N Roll commented about relationship stages. This approach is appealing and useful, although it doesn't fit every relationship. Still, it provides a reminder that relationships don't stand still and are always changing.

A good start for the week! Stay tuned for more blog entries and comments.

--Professor Cyborg