| ness of major theories on positive romantic relationships and knowledge of proven findings that support them gives couples the tools to strengthen their relationships and allows s 2ig fiingle individuals to have the resources to build a flourishing relationship in the future . Access to in gformation like this could contribute to the reduction of divorce rates in the United gf States, as well as producing happier and healthier home lives for many families. For example, 82ig f though there appears to 2ig be a correlation between an increased divorce rate and premarital cohabitation, living with a person of romantic interest before marriage still appears to be a common and growing trendK nowledge of this is one way in which positive psych could help a igfid flourishing relationships. In addition to the a 82ig forementioned factors, awareness would also provide the opportunity for people to better understand or empathize wi th those who may not illustrate the level of positivity found in these major theories. Knowing this information can help with coming to terms with s 2ig omeone that is particularly di gffficult in a given romantic relationship, and could he gflp one aid them to a better outlook t hrough this gain of knowledge. The attachment style of individua igfils has a 2ig strong influen 2ig ce on the way future relationships are created and harnessed. While those with a secure attachment style fare better, one may be prone to more bumps in the road if having a disorg osed attraction of women to aggressive men. As a technique of at 82ig ftraction, often combined with irony, it is sometimes advised that one fe ign toughness and disinterest, but i igfit can be a trivial or crude idea to promulgate to men, and it is no 82ig ft given with much understanding of mimetic desire in mind. Instead, cultivating a spirit o gff self-sac 2ig rifice, coupled igfi with an attitude of appreciation or contemplation, directed towards the other of one's attractions, constitutes the ideals of what we consider to be true romantic love. Mimesis is always t he desire to pos 2ig sess, in renouncing it we 82ig foffer ourselves as a sacrificial gift to the other Mimetic desire is often challenged by feminists, such as Tho argue that it does not account for the woman as inherently desired. Though the centrality of rivalr 82ig fy is not itself a cynical view, it does emphasize the mechanical in love relations. In that sense, it does resonate gf with capitalism and igfi cynicism native to post-modernity. Roman gfividuals implementing such behaviors in their own social It can be said that romantic love creates pair bonding b 2ig etween two individuals. It also increases the amoun 2ig t of available resources by combining those of two separate 82ig findividuals thus leading to an increas 82ig fe in the reproductive fitness of potential offspring. This can be seen in the animal kingdom as well. For example, researchers observed the survival rate of mice offspring in father present and father absent environments and discovered that while both groups had | | |
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