Social psychologists have studied affiliation and interpersonal attraction, mate selection, and relationship satisfaction. Not surprisingly, research indicates that males and females think differently about relationships. Some of these differences include comfort with relationship intimacy and physical contact, perceptions of attractiveness, reasons for mate selection, and the role of emotion within relationships (Crisp & Turner, 2010).

For this Discussion, Research two articles related to either gender and affiliation or gender and attraction. Consider how gender may relate to affiliation and attraction and whether or not you agree with the articles you selected.

Require the following headings:

Provide a brief explanation of how gender might affect two of the following: friendship, attraction, entering a relationship, or relationship satisfaction.

Explain whether you agree or disagree with the research you selected regarding gender and relationships and why.