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social script

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a commonly understood pattern of interaction that serves as a model of behavior in familiar situations

2
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Love

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a deep affection and concern for another, with whom one feels a strong emotional bond

3
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romantic love

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the passionate devotion and attraction one person feels for another

4
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utilitarian love

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the practical, rational dedication of one person to another based on shared understanding and emotional commitment

5
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romantic relationships

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mutually acknowledged, ongoing interactions featuring heightened affection and intensity

6
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hooking up

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a casual sexual or romantic encounter without explicit commitment or exclusivity

7
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mate selection

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the process by which people choose each other for sexual or romantic relationships

8
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homophily

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the principle by which similar people have more of a given kind of contact than dissimilar people