4.1 Introduction Technological advances in mobile communication devices and breakthrough in dating apps, virtual communities have emerged, characterized by increased socialization in a virtual society. Dating in contemporary societies is only a swipe away. Studies indicate that at least 1 in 10 Americans use online dating services (Alhabash, Hales, Baek...
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An interpersonal relationship can be described as an emotional/romantic partnership between two individuals. Interpersonal relationships can bring out positive emotions and feelings of togetherness in people. However, people have a habit to forget how important two individuals are to each other in a romantic relationship and may stray from their...
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Social theory is an analytical framework used for the examination of social phenomena and interactions (Murphy, (2016). Therefore, the theory seeks to explain the behavior of people and societies that tend to initiate closeness. Gender, ethnicity, cultural power and social behavior are some of the primary elements that impact social...
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Marriage: Marriage is a socially accepted joining of two people that establishes obligations and expectations or rights between the spouses (Allen & Jaramillo-Sierra 2015). It is a union sanctioned by society, traditionally between a man and a woman. Marriage operates based on customs, rules, and laws, with accompanying attitudes and beliefs...
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Two years ago, I was in a relationship with a person from a different town. We started as friends and later on decided to date. There were concerns about the distance between us and if the relationship would work out. However, we ignored the fear and continued the relationship despite...
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I vividly remember the day I met Genard at first sight; it was the day that I got so paranoid for reasons not well realized at the time. Conversations began, and as time passed by, I started to have the beautiful heartfelt feelings that runs down my soul. He was...
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The Emergence of the Digital Culture and Liquid Love The emergence of the digital culture has shaped our everyday lives in significant ways. With the modern technologies, people are able to connect, regardless of their locations, time zones and cultural backgrounds; as a result, forming an intimated relationship is easier than...
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Taking meals with family Taking meals with family provides the opportunity to engage in conversations with family members. Spending time with family is fundamental and taking meals together helps give a chance to bond with each other. Listening to my family over meals when I was a child often made me...
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Today, ending relationships is being used as an easy way out when people fail to agree or communicate effectively. A relationship is a special or emotional connection between people. When people who are closely connected fail to communicate effectively, it can lead to broken relationships. Lack of communication leads to...
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Interpersonal, emotional, and physical attraction have been widely explained using social psychological theories and how they relate to male/female relationships. In particular, dating sites and other platforms have used the theories to come up with appeals, hobbies, and passions that will bring together couples (Ha, Geertjan and Rutger 1064). Besides,...
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Anthropologists play a crucial role in the society. As the bridge between past and present culture, anthropologists facilitate the collection of relevant information, which can be used in the reconstruction of the human processes and thoughts. The establishment of historical relations between different individuals in the society also falls under...
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Analysis of Father-Daughter Relationships in Asian American Families Jhumpa Lahiri and Aimee Nezhukumatathil, two female writers of Asian descent, have written works of literature that gave their readers a glimpse of how father-daughter relationships function in Asian American families. Both the short tale Unaccustomed Earth by Lahiri and the poem Mosquitoes...
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