Flashcards: Intimate Relationships and Propriety — 58 cards

What qualities do both friendship and love depend on?

Open communication, mutual understanding, respect, trust, sharing, care, support, and encouragement.

How does friendship differ from love in social openness?

Friendship is generally open with multiple friends and group activities.

What characterizes love in terms of exclusivity and partnership?

Love is exclusive, usually pair-based and oriented toward lifelong partnership or marriage.

What is intimacy in Robert Sternberg's triangular theory of love?

The emotional part of love involving honest communication, acceptance, and trust.

Who proposed the triangular theory of love?

Robert Sternberg.

What does commitment represent in Sternberg's triangular theory of love?

The rational part of love involving willingness to share responsibilities and difficulties.

How is passion defined in Sternberg's triangular theory of love?

The motivational part of love involving attraction and desire for intimate contact.

Which three elements form a complete love relationship according to Sternberg?

Intimacy, commitment, and passion.

What is the importance of intimacy in a long-lasting love relationship?

It helps maintain a trusting relationship.

What role does commitment play in maintaining love?

It supports sharing responsibilities and difficulties for a lasting relationship.

Why is passion important in a complete love relationship?

It sustains a passionate connection between partners.

What are some improper goals of love related to companionship?

Seeking companionship randomly because of loneliness is an improper goal.

Which improper goal of love involves showing off?

Showing off attractiveness is an improper goal of love.

What improper goals of love involve social pressure or curiosity?

Coping with peer pressure and satisfying curiosity are improper goals.

What are proper goals of love regarding communication and emotional needs?

Having deep communication and satisfying emotional needs are proper goals.

What lifelong goals can proper love include?

Finding a lifelong partner who supports and possibly forms a family is a proper goal.

What can cause the end of a love relationship related to partners' differences?

Great differences in thinking, personality, or values.

How can changes in living environment affect a love relationship?

They reduce time for meetings and communication.

Why might family oppose a love relationship?

Fear it will harm their child's physical or mental health or studies.

How can economic differences affect a love relationship?

They cause arguments and damage the relationship.

What should partners do when problems arise in a love relationship?

Try to solve them together instead of breaking up easily.

What does a mature breakup involve regarding explanation?

Explaining the reasons clearly and calmly.

How should a mature breakup prepare the other person mentally?

By giving them mental preparation.

What attitude should be maintained towards the other person's efforts in a mature breakup?

Acknowledging their efforts without blame or insult.

What is important to avoid in the timing of a breakup?

Avoid anniversaries and special festivals.

How should the method of communication be chosen for a breakup?

According to the reaction expected, face-to-face or telephone.

What type of location is preferred for a breakup?

A familiar public place over an isolated place.

How is sex related to love according to the distinction?

Sex is one possible expression of love but not a measure of its depth or a way to save a relationship.

On what foundation should sex be based?

Sex should be based on a solid foundation of love and commitment.

What should sex not be used for according to the rule?

Sex should not be used to satisfy an impulse, threaten a partner, or save a relationship.

What factors should people consider before having sex?

They should consider the relationship foundation, age and abilities, social and family pressure, and consequences like unplanned pregnancy and STDs.

What benefits does setting limits of intimacy provide in relationships?

It respects feelings, improves communication and equality, and maintains healthy lasting relationships.

How does setting limits of intimacy protect individuals?

It maintains relationships, protects physical and mental health, avoids unplanned pregnancy, complies with social norms, and fulfills legal responsibilities.

What is the legal penalty in Hong Kong for intercourse with a girl under 16?

A maximum of five years' imprisonment.

What is the maximum penalty for intercourse with a girl under 13 in Hong Kong?

Life imprisonment.

How should partners set intimacy limits?

By negotiating calmly, considering consequences, respecting decisions, and firmly refusing boundary crossing.

How can adolescents manage sexual fantasies and impulses?

By adhering to intimacy limits, avoiding secluded environments, staying away from pornography, and participating in healthy activities.

Name one healthy activity adolescents can do to manage sexual impulses.

Sports or volunteer services.

What is emotional blackmail in relationships?

Using demands, pressure, threats, or silence to cause compliance through frustration, guilt, or fear.

How is violence defined in love relationships?

Using verbal, physical, psychological, sexual, or other violence to control or attack a partner.

What are some consequences of improperly handled intimate relationships?

Emotional distress, legal responsibilities, unwed pregnancy, STDs, and family problems.

What responsibilities should adolescents have in intimate relationships?

Be responsible, cultivate empathy, communicate well, reject inappropriate requests, and protect themselves.

How is choosing or ending a friendship different from choosing or ending a love partner?

Friendship can be chosen or ended relatively rationally, unlike love partners.

Why is choosing or giving up a love partner relatively difficult?

Because both partners require a stronger sense of security.

What should adolescents avoid when seeking a partner?

They should avoid seeking a partner too early or recklessly.

What should adolescents do before seeking love?

They should understand love, prepare mentally, and learn responsible interpersonal skills.

What role can a third party play in ending a love relationship?

Undermining mutual trust and respect.

Which factors besides a third party contribute to ending a love relationship?

Poor time allocation and insufficient communication.

What should a person do first after a breakup?

Accept reality.

Name one activity recommended after a breakup to aid recovery.

Participate in positive activities.

What percentage of surveyed Hong Kong adolescents had sex before age 16 in 2021?

35% had sex before age 16.

What percentage of surveyed Hong Kong adolescents had sex with someone not their boyfriend or girlfriend?

22% had sex with someone who was not their boyfriend or girlfriend.

What percentage of surveyed Hong Kong adolescents aged 12 to 18 had had sex in 2021?

More than 54% had had sex.

Which organization conducted the 2021 survey on Hong Kong adolescents' sexual behavior?

Hong Kong Children and Youth Services conducted the survey.

What is sexual fantasy?

A fantasy involving sexual or erotic objects to satisfy sexual desires.

What causes sexual impulse?

External stimulation.

Which diseases can casual sexual contact transmit?

Gonorrhoea, syphilis, and AIDS.

What severe effects can sexually transmitted diseases cause?

Damage to organs, weakened immune system, and death in severe cases.