ABSTRACT
In the previous chapter we discussed how initial encounters with potential partners can lead to the establishment of a more permanent, committed relationship. We also considered the strategies that
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men and women use to communicate their interest to a partner and to intensify the relationship. In this chapter we review the major theories that have been proposed to explain the processes that allow relationships to progress and develop over time.
