Contributing to society and doing things to benefit future generations are important needs at the generativity versus stagnation stage of development. Generativity refers to making something through caring for others, creating things and accomplishing things that make the world a better place. This stage links between generations, and indicates a possible and desirable feature of adult individuals in society.
I am 40 years old, and according to the Eric Erikson’s theory of development, I am in generativity versus stagnation stage of development. I did not make any purposeful arrangement regarding my generativity so far, however part of my current activities can be accounted to my generativity.
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Based on compromises, companionate love sometimes requires some sacrifices. Although dissatisfaction with the discrepancy between desires and expectations appears during marriage, over time partners adapt to each other. Companionate love, based on solid values and knowledge of partners’ needs, ensures a certain harmony in their relationship. In my marriage, first challenges appeared when our first child was born. Our life had to change completely, focusing our attention on the little baby. The appearance of a new member of the family began to outgrow both of us. My husband began to avoid his home duties, explaining his negligence by hard work. However, over time we both become accustomed to this new situation, and we had come to an agreement. With the birth of a second daughter, none of us had no longer any doubt how to avoid similar misunderstandings, and how to support each other in moments of weakness. Sometimes we still have some arguments, usually regarding our child’s behavior or even political differences, but our arguments usually end up with at least partial consensus. Mutual listening and understanding our concerns and feelings is a key component of our successful
I am 40 years old, and according to the Eric Erikson’s theory of development, I am in generativity versus stagnation stage of development. I did not make any purposeful arrangement regarding my generativity so far, however part of my current activities can be accounted to my generativity.
Becoming a parent is the best way to achieve …show more content…
Based on compromises, companionate love sometimes requires some sacrifices. Although dissatisfaction with the discrepancy between desires and expectations appears during marriage, over time partners adapt to each other. Companionate love, based on solid values and knowledge of partners’ needs, ensures a certain harmony in their relationship. In my marriage, first challenges appeared when our first child was born. Our life had to change completely, focusing our attention on the little baby. The appearance of a new member of the family began to outgrow both of us. My husband began to avoid his home duties, explaining his negligence by hard work. However, over time we both become accustomed to this new situation, and we had come to an agreement. With the birth of a second daughter, none of us had no longer any doubt how to avoid similar misunderstandings, and how to support each other in moments of weakness. Sometimes we still have some arguments, usually regarding our child’s behavior or even political differences, but our arguments usually end up with at least partial consensus. Mutual listening and understanding our concerns and feelings is a key component of our successful