How has this theory been applied in your life

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Assignment: New York Times Article

Article: "When Is Being Together Worth $5.50 an Hour? Please Solve" by Liza Rodler.

In this exercise you will begin by reading the modern love column by the New York Times.

Second you will read the handout on relational development--this is a reference sheet that will provide you with an overview of the theories in chapters 8&9 that will be useful in your analysis.

Finally, you will respond to the questions marked as NYT Q's doc.

New York Times (10-12 min)

A. The author likens love to a financial investment, how so?

B. What is the social exchange theory, and how does this theory help us better understand the young lady's dilemma in Modern Love?

C. Do you find this theory or model useful for understanding relationships?

D. How has this theory been applied in your life with regards to all types of relationships?

E. Is there a feeling of objectification by reducing relationships to an equation or economic metaphors and analogies?

F. Discuss a time when you decided to give up on a relationship in which there was little to no equity? Do you regret it; if so why; if not why?

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