Please explain "mutual dependency," one of Reiss' four stages of love

What will be an ideal response?


As a couple self-discloses, the intimacy levels deepen in their relationship. The couple begins to spend more time together, and they enjoy sharing activities and pursing shared interests. Mutual dependency refers to the couple's reliance on one another for need fulfillment, such as socially and sexually.

Sociology

You might also like to view...

The concept "postmodernity" refers to which of the following?

a. societies that have yet to industrialize b. societies that keep their traditions c. societies that have entered the postindustrial era d. societies that are just beginning to industrialize

Sociology

Jean noticed that the both the rate of violent crime and the rate of ice cream sales increased during the summer months. He concluded that ice cream causes violent crime. This an example of a(n) __________________ correlation

a. spurious b. negative c. control d. elongated

Sociology

Which of the following countries had the lowest percentage of women never married at age 40-44 in about 2008?

a) Austria b) Italy c) Russia d) Sweden

Sociology

Which of the following statements is true of polyandry?

A. Polyandry is common in many societies, especially in some regions of Africa, South America, and the Middle East. B. Polyandry serves no function or purpose. C. Polyandry is legalized in Western and industrialized societies. D. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints supports polyandry, but not polygyny. E. Although rare, there are pockets of polyandry in some remote and isolated parts of India.

Sociology