... often initiate their relationship as a means to give each other sexual pleasure, paying no attention to long-term goals or expectations. However, as their physical intimacy gets beyond that introductory stage, they discover that sex reveals "hidden hurts and fragile hopes."(p. 33) The couples then develop expectations of each other, a sense of unconditional love that is often felt while they continue ... on TV. Viewers are glued to their sets as they are attracted to commercials that feature scantily clad people. Sex also can serve as the lone glue holding together the foundation of a s...

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