Relevance of Erik Erikson’s model on psychosocial development: recent
trends related to Intimacy, Cheating, and Infidelity
Abstract
The ideal yet rarely discussed item to be addressed when talking
about development, growth, and maturity during adolescence is various
notions connected to sexual orientation with gender identity,
relationship preferences, and role uncertainty as a life crisis. Trust,
safety, acceptance, communication, and, comprehending one’s wants and
expectations from a relationship are some essential components of
intimacy. Challenges in Intimacy such as trust issues, imbalanced
relationships, misunderstanding, adultery, and so on are common
instances of problems that can arise as a result of unresolved trauma
and preference differences from one’s past. Infidelity has not only
increased but has been tolerated as a result of the expansion of
Cosmopolitanism. Modern normalizations like Polyamory could encourage
mutual understanding and acceptance, assisting in increasing inclusion.
To determine if a person is likely to cheat on their partner, one must
first comprehend their partner’s goals and requirements, as well as
their relationship expectations. This paper aims to explore the current
trends in relationships and addresses the gap in the theoretical
framework of psychosocial development.
