Portraits in Human Sexuality: Meeting, Dating, and Maintaining Relationships Part of the Series : Portraits in Human Sexuality

Finding Prospective Dates on the Internet (05:27)
A couple who met through an Internet dating service talk about getting past their initial reluctance to use an online dating service, finding a compatible person and similar characteristics that they found attractive in each other.

First Date Experiences (06:14)
After meeting on an online dating service, a couple exchanged emails and decided to meet each other in person. Online dating allowed them to narrow down their choices according to personal criteria in order to find a better match.

Hijab: Significance of Modesty for Muslim Women (02:41)
Physical modesty is a mandate required of both men and women in the Muslim religion. Some Muslim women find that wearing hijab liberates them from participating in the sexual objectification of women.

Muslim Dating and Arranged Marriages (06:46)
Many Muslim social situations separate men and women from each other, making meeting a potential partner difficult. Rather than date, many Muslims agree to meet and/or marry someone arranged by parents or family.

Classroom Preparation for Marriage (03:00)
PREP classes attempt to increase a couples chance for marital success. The program teaches specific skills which enhance communication, ability to handle conflict, problem solving, and how to preserve love and commitment.

Communication: Speaker/Listener Technique (02:51)
A newlywed couple demonstrates an effective communication technique that they learned in a marriage preparation class. Each person takes turn being the speaker while the other person listens then paraphrases back what he or she hears.

Building a Strong Relationship (05:38)
Many relationships begin when a couple meets but attraction, dating, and intimacy draws couples closer and keeps them together. A couple talks about their first meeting and what has helped them build their relationship together.