Author Question: One reason that heterosexual males may be reluctant to express intimacy in a romantic relationship ... (Read 67 times)

bobthebuilder · **on:** Jun 18, 2018

One reason that heterosexual males may be reluctant to express intimacy in a romantic relationship is because ____.

a. from an evolutionary perspective, this may decrease their chances of attracting fertile mates
b. of culturally held views that men should repress their feelings
c. unlike women, inner thoughts and feelings tend not to build up in men; therefore, there is not a strong need for men to have emotional outlets
d. they would rather express their feelings to their friends

Question 2

Janelle is bothered by her husband's lack of support while she cares for her ailing mother. She decides she needs to talk to him about her concerns, and so she sets up a lunch date with her husband during his half hour lunch break from work.

Why are Janelle's efforts in communicating with her husband about her concerns likely to be ineffective?

a. Janelle is being disrespectful to her husband by not letting him enjoy his lunch break.
b. Janelle chooses a time that will be rushed for her husband.
c. It is not Janelle's husband's primary responsibility to help care for her mother.
d. Janelle's mother should also be present for the discussion.