Relationships tid bit, psychology notes

Theories of Relationships - Erickson

Erikson’s psychosocial theory emphasizes the necessity of developing intimate long term relationships.  Intimacy may take a romantic form as well as be of a deep friendship sort.  In mid-life what may be lacking in terms of quantity in friends for example, may be made up in quality of relationships.  Quality is especially important for the meaningfulness of friendships as well as a buffer in times of stress.