Chapter
The Influence of Self-Expansion on Perception of Attractive Partners
1:58:53 - 2:09:23 (10:30)
This study suggests that individuals who require a lot of self-expansion stimulation from their significant other are more inclined to find potential partners outside of the relationship as attractive due to their perception of self being shaped by interactions with their significant other. This also implies that self-confidence independent of self-expansion stimulation from a partner may lead to a more stable relationship.
Clips
A study found that people who have high levels of self-expansion through their significant other are more likely to perceive other potential partners outside the relationship as attractive.
1:58:53 - 2:09:23 (10:30)
Relationships
Summary
A study found that people who have high levels of self-expansion through their significant other are more likely to perceive other potential partners outside the relationship as attractive. This suggests that our interactions with our significant others shape our perception of self and other potential partners.