Examples Of Romantic Relationships

Question #1: To what extent are gendered patterns of interaction described in e-Lecture #6 present in your current or past romantic relationships?
After reading the e-lecture “Seven Common Reasons Why Relationships End” and analyzing my past relationships below are some of the quotes that I relate to my breakups:
“There are many other aspects of life, which, in their perspective, can justifiably take higher priority. To them, these prerogatives may include career, education, personal ambition, social and professional networking, passionate projects and pursuits, and personal fun and adventure. In these cases, a romantic relationship may be seen as a part-time endeavor, to be engaged in when other priorities are not pressing.” (E-lecture

In these situations, the partner is frequently excluded, or holds only a marginal presence.” Dismissive-Avoidant Attachment Style. (E-lecture #6, page 11)
My work colleague I mentioned earlier who I dated for a few months, this quote aptly applies to our relationship. In the few months that we dated, I was never given any priority. Whenever I wanted to meet him, he always made some kind of excuse and instead went out with his friends or blamed it on his busy work schedules. It was ironic, because he actually lived in the apartment building right opposite mine and we still never met as often as people in a relationship would. As the partner in a relationship this can be very annoying to be placed last in very aspect of someone who you think you care about. This among the other reasons was why I decided to break it off. I hated that he made me feel like I didn’t

After reading e-lecture “Seven Keys to Long-Term Relationship Success” most of this lecture applies to my current relationship with my husband. Below are some of the quotes:

“Trust is the first and perhaps most important predictor in long-term relationship success.” (E-Lecture #7, page 1)
I have been with my husband for 8 years now and I can confidently say that I can completely trust him and he is a man of his word. If you can’t trust your partner then the chances of maintaining a healthy long-term relationship isn’t possible. In our years together, he has never done anything that would make me question his trustworthiness. He is the kind of person that doesn’t just make promises without the intention to keep them. If he does have to break a promise it will most likely be for a genuine and important reason. This is a cycle of trust that goes both ways and I too have earned my trust with my husband over the years.

“The ability to effectively express and validate tender, loving emotions, in a manner that’s nourishing and constructive, and being able to respond affirmatively when the other person does the same.” (E-lecture #7, page