The study of adulthood and old age in developmental psychology: two different ways of understanding human development
Neither adult development nor aging fit the idea of psychological development (involving positive changes and related to age) to which studies were dedicated until the middle of the 20th century
From the decade of the 70s, a psychology of the life cycle is advocated that will extend the normative study of people during adulthood and old age.
Family relationships in adult life and old age
Passion: Motivational and activation component of love. It is the expression of desires and needs. It is related to sexuality in the couple. It is very clear at the time of falling in love and does not allow knowing the other person.
Intimacy: Emotional component of love. It supposes the intimate communication with the other person, the concern for the other and the delivery of oneself. Get to know the other person and let yourself be known by her, and share emotions, secrets and feelings. Also characteristic in relations of friendship.
Commitment: Cognitive component of love. Decision to love the other person and maintain that love over time. It takes time and grows as mutual affection, the ability to forgive and share possessions and feelings.