In class we discussed the differences between intimacy and sex. We described intimacy as having this special connection. This special connection can be you sharing details with your doctor or someone you trust. Sex on the other hand can be described as physically having intercourse. These definitions change depending on the person; it is self defined. When I think of sex, I think...

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Now that this blogging assignment is done, I can say that while it was sometimes difficult at times, I did find it enjoyable. The main aspect that I enjoyed the most was the design aspect. I love to be creative, so I found choosing the layouts and the fonts of the blog template to be super fun. I also enjoy photography, so it...

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As discussed in class, the definition of infidelity is defined differently by everyone. Infidelity can be flirting, denying being in a relationship, or spending time with specific individuals. My definition of infidelity is flirting and anything that follows after. I have never cheated on my boyfriend nor has he cheated on me. My boyfriend’s dad had an affair so I think that has...

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In class we discussed bids for connections which can be anything from a question, to a gesture, to a look, or to a touch. These bids for a connection can be small things or larger things. My boyfriend and I exhibited all these different types of bids for connections today. It all started this morning when I woke up. Once I was fully...

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I heard about the Five Love Languages a couple of years ago. The Five Love Languages are as follows: words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. Prior to taking the test, I always had a feeling that my love language would either be physical touch, quality time, or receiving gifts. After taking the test, it was practically...

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While the majority of the year my boyfriend and I are perfectly happily dating, during the summer we are forced to do long distance. I am from the Chicago area and he is from the La Crosse area. On a good day, the distance between are houses is around three and a half hours. Not gonna lie, long distance sucks. Luckily, we only...

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In class, we discussed the types of dances: Pursuer/distancer, underfunctioner/overfunctioner, and submissive/dominate.  The pursuer/distancer is when a couple is experiencing different desires of a relationship. One wants to open up, while the other wants to have some time backing away from the relationship. The second dance is the underfunctioner/overfunctioner. This dance occurs when the couple has a misbalance of responsibility; one person does...

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