Interpersonal relationships Interpersonal relationships An abusive relationship is a interpersonal relationship characterized by the use or threat of physical or psychological abuse (see battered woman syndrome). ...more on Wikipedia about "Abusive relationship"
Adoration ( Latin ad, to, and as, mouth; i.e. "carrying to one's mouth "), primarily an act of homage or worship, which, among the Romans, was performed by raising the hand to the mouth, kissing it and then waving it in the direction of the adored object. The devotee had his head covered, and after the act turned himself round from left to right. Sometimes he kissed the feet or knees of the images of the gods themselves, and Saturn and Hercules were adored with the head bare. ...more on Wikipedia about "Adoration"
Attachment theory is a theory (or group of theories) about the psychological concept of attachment: the tendency to seek closeness to another person and feel secure when that person is present. Attachment theory has its origins in observation of and experiments with animals. Much early research on attachment in humans was done by John Bowlby and his associates. ...more on Wikipedia about "Attachment theory"
Ball and chain is a phrase that can refer to either the actual restraint device that was used to slow down prisoners or the phrase is derogatory description of a person's significant other. The restraint device consists of a heavy, solid, metal ball, attached to a chain, which is shackled to the leg. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ball and chain"
A Best Friend is usually a chosen friend with whom one shares a deeper level of understanding, trust and affection than most others they are close to. A best friend may be of the same sex or of the opposite sex. Often when a best friend is of the opposite sex, it is more difficult to keep the friendship because of jealousy of each other's boyfriends and girlfriends. ...more on Wikipedia about "Best Friend"
The word charisma (from the Greek word kharisma, "gift" or "divine favor," from kharizesthai, "to favor," from kharis, "favor"), is often used to describe an ability to charm or influence people. It refers especially to a quality in certain people who easily draw the attention and admiration (or even hatred if the charisma is negative) of others due to a "magnetic" quality of personality and/or appearance. Though the term as it stands is extremely difficult to define, other similar terms/phrases related to charisma include: grace, exuberance, equanimity, positive energy, 'right stuff,' joie de vivre, charm, personal magnetism, personal appeal, 'electricity,' and allure, among many others Thesaurus . Usually many of these qualities must be present within a single individual for the person to be considered highly charismatic by the public and their peers. ...more on Wikipedia about "Charisma"
In communications, finding common ground is a technique for facilitating interpersonal relationships. For other meanings, see Common ground (disambiguation). ...more on Wikipedia about "Common ground"
Conflict resolution or conflictology is the process of resolving a dispute or a conflict. Successful conflict resolution occurs by providing each side's needs, and adequately addressing their interests so that they are each satisfied with the outcome. Conflict resolution aims to end conflicts before they start or lead to physical fighting. ...more on Wikipedia about "Conflict resolution"
A controversy is a contentious dispute, a disagreement in opinions over which parties are actively arguing. Controversies can range from private disputes between two individuals to large-scale social upheavals. Controversies in mathematics and the sciences are generally eventually solved. It is the nature of controversies in the humanities that they cannot generally be conclusively settled and may be accompanied by the disruption of peace and even quarreling. In some cases, this may be because the two sides to a dispute differ so much in their "givens" that in effect they are not having the same argument. In other cases, culture moves on, and the subject of the controversy becomes quaint in retrospect and increasingly irrelevant. ...more on Wikipedia about "Controversy"
A cuddle party is an event in which adult participants are encouraged to engage in consensual, non-sexual cuddling, touching, caressing, and massaging. REiD Mihalko and Marcia Baczynski founded the organization in New York City that throws regular Cuddle Parties (they capitalize the events). They use a set of rules to set up a safe space and keep things from heating up too much, such as no nudity, hands under clothes, dry humping, or other sex. Erections ("Mother Nature's way of giving us the thumbs-up sign") are not problematic, but should not be acted upon. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cuddle party"
Emotional intimacy is a dimension of interpersonal intimacy which varies in degree, much like Physical intimacy. In an emotional context, intimacy can be observed in terms of communication pertaining to emotional states as subjective experiences. The degree of comfort and effectiveness of the communicative process can be seen as an indicator of the emotional intimacy between two individuals. Relative emotional intimacy depends primarily on trust, as well as the nature of the relationship. Emotional intimacy frequently involves individuals discussing their feelings and emotions with each other in order to gain understanding and offer mutual support. It is necessary for human beings to have this form of intimacy on a regular basis for them to develop and maintain good mental health. ...more on Wikipedia about "Emotional intimacy"
In social relationships, an ex is someone with whom a person was once associated. As a prefix, ex- can refer to a variety of different relationships; for example, one might refer to a music group's ex-guitarist. When used alone, ex is assumed to refer to a former sexual or romantic partner, especially a former spouse. This often has a derogatory tinge; some French media take advantage of this connotation by calling French ex- president Valéry Giscard d'Estaing simply the Ex. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ex (relationship)"
Friendship is a human relationship which involves mutual knowledge, esteem, and affection. Friends will welcome each other's company and exhibit loyalty towards each other, often to the point of putting the other's interests before one's own. Their tastes will be similar and may converge, and they will share enjoyable activities. They will also engage in mutually helping behavior, such as exchange of advice and the sharing of hardship. A friend is someone who may often demonstrate reciprocating and reflective behaviors. Yet for many, friendship is nothing more than the trust that someone or something will not harm them. ...more on Wikipedia about "Friendship"
A good friend is someone you can rely on. Although they may not be as close as true friends, good friends still give more support than regular friends or acquaintances. A typical good friend will stand by your side regardless of the weather. You may be emotionally attached to them and/or contact them on a regular basis. ...more on Wikipedia about "Good Friend"
Hugs and Kisses is a term for a sequence of the letters X and O, e.g. XOXO, typically used by lovers to express affection at the end of a written letter or email. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hugs and Kisses"
Internet friendships are friendships between people who have met online, and in some cases know each other only via the Internet. Like Internet romance, it has been widely debated and often criticized. ...more on Wikipedia about "Internet friendship"
Interpersonal attraction is the attraction between people which leads to friendships and romantic relationships. The study of interpersonal attraction is a major area of study in social psychology. ...more on Wikipedia about "Interpersonal attraction"
Interpersonal relationships are social associations, connections, or affiliations between two or more people. They vary in differing levels of intimacy and sharing, implying the discovery or establishment of common ground, and may be centered around something(s) shared in common. The study of relationships is of concern to sociology, psychology and anthropology. ...more on Wikipedia about "Interpersonal relationship"
Intimacy is complex in that its meaning varies from relationship to relationship, and within a given relationship over time. In some relationships, intimacy is entwined with sex and feelings of closeness may be connected or confused with sexual feelings. In other relationships, intimacy has more to do with shared moments than sexual interactions. In any case, intimacy is linked with feelings of closeness among partners in a relationship. ...more on Wikipedia about "Intimacy"
An intimate relationship is a interpersonal relationship with a great deal of physical or emotional intimacy. It is usually characterized by romantic or passionate love and attachment. Sexuality may or may not be involved. ...more on Wikipedia about "Intimate relationship"
A kiss (from Old English cyssan "to kiss", in turn from coss "a kiss", perhaps onomatopoeic) is the touching of the lips to some other thing, usually another person. Science of kissing is called Philematology. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kiss" The text you are reading is from www.shortopedia.com
A long-distance relationship is a relationship between people who are physically far apart. Typically they are dating or married. Some reasons for long-distance relationships are: ...more on Wikipedia about "Long-distance relationship"
Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory in psychology that Abraham Maslow proposed in his 1943 paper A Theory of Human Motivation, which he subsequently extended. His theory contends that as humans meet 'basic needs', they seek to satisfy successively 'higher needs' that occupy a set hierarchy. Maslow studied exemplary people such as Albert Einstein, Jane Addams, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Frederick Douglass rather than mentally ill or neurotic people, writing that "the study of crippled, stunted, immature, and unhealthy specimens can yield only a cripple psychology and a cripple philosophy" (Motivation and Personality, 1987). ...more on Wikipedia about "Maslow's hierarchy of needs"
The pedophile activism movement, referred to by some supporters as the childlove movement, is a social movement that encompasses a wide variety of views, but generally works toward gaining societal acceptance for the romantic or sexual attraction to children by adults; it also frequently includes a desire for the social acceptance of sexual relations between them (see pedophilia). Participants of the movement often prefer terms such as "boylove", "girllove" and "childlove" over the stigmatized term "pedophilia". ...more on Wikipedia about "Pedophile activism"
A personal or personal ad is an item or notice traditionally in the newspaper, similar to a classified ad but personal in nature. With its rise in popularity, the World Wide Web has also become a common medium for personals. Personals are generally meant to find romance or friendship, and usually include a basic description of the person posting it, and their interests. ...more on Wikipedia about "Personal advertisement"
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