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Briana Maduray
PSYC 290N
Course Project II – Middle Adulthood
Middle Adulthood
Imagine you sit down to dinner with your long-time friend and she tells
you she is having jealousy issues in her marriage. Her husband, whom you
get along with, is upset that she has gotten to be too close with a male
coworker, and he is interpreting their friendly banter as flirting. What
advice might you give to your friend to help her alleviate the situation?
I would advise my friend to tread lightly. I would encourage her to practice empathy
with her husband, understand where he’s coming from, and to acknowledge his
feelings. I would instruct my friend to take responsibility for the way her behavior is
being interpreted, reassure her husband of her feelings for him, remain calm and do
not get defensive, and make sure he know that his feelings are valid. I believe she
should never lose sight of their bond and foundation. To further elaborate, despite
the length of their marriage she should still be able to recognize when her partner is
in distress and be willing to make corrections when/where they are needed.
Do you see yourself as the kind of person who will stay in the same type of
job for a long time, perhaps into retirement, or as more of a job hopper in
order to climb the professional ladder? Explain why you see yourself this
way and what factors would influence your decision.
Initially, I was a job hopper and trying to climb my way to the top. As I’ve matured
and grown, I have found that I have become a person who wants to stay in the
same type of job and continue through retirement. Personally, I feel like when a
person continuously changes employment, they possess the mentally of “this is just
a job.” There’s no seriousness behind it, the person isn’t particularly thrilled to be
doing the job, and may be the pay is suitable…for now. In contrast, when a person
stays in one job throughout retirement, it is no longer consider a job, rather a career
(my point-of-view). In my experience, when a person is the “career” state-of-mind –
versus job state-of-mind – they tend to take their title more serious. They enjoy their
career, are focused on gaining experience, and all of their needs are being met.
What are some actions that you, or someone you know, could take to
create a healthy, successful marriage?
What is considered healthy and successful actions, within marriages, is purely
subjective and individually unique. Not every marriage is the same, and not every
marriage shares the same moral/ethical code of conduct. Also, not every marriage
remains the same, because people don’t remain the same. As humans, we are
forever evolving, growing, and adapting. My husband and I are constantly adapting
to each other and learning things about each other. We practice being open with
each other, at all times, no matter what the topic is. We believe that we should
allow ourselves to be vulnerable with each other to allow the other person in.
Moreover, no matter how mad we are at each other, we make it a point to show
respect to each other. We understand that we are not “just friends” and that we are
more than that, so our relationship holds more value and should be treated with
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respect. Lastly, be friends with each other. It’s a given that you are lovers, but it’s
essential to be friends, too. I can genuinely say that my husband is my best friend
and when I need him to remove himself from the husband role into the best friend
role, I just tell him. He understands that besides romantically, I depend on him in
other ways.
Consider the timing of when people have children. For those who have
children during Adolescence or Emerging Adulthood, how might their life
outcomes differ from those who have children during Young Adulthood or
even Middle Adulthood? If you could choose the age at which you have
children, which age would you choose, and what sorts of variables within
your control would you take into consideration?
People who choose to procreate during adolescence/emerging adulthood find
themselves unhappy with their life or struggling, at some point. Not only are they
trying to navigate their lives and handle their new responsibilities, they are at risk to
face major economic and social setbacks. According the World Health Organization,
“Unmarried pregnant adolescents may face stigma or rejection by parents and
peers and threats of violence. Similarly, girls who become pregnant before age 18
are more likely to experience violence within marriage or a partnership…based on
their subsequent lower education attainment, may have fewer skills and
opportunities for employment, often perpetuating cycles of poverty (2018).” If I
could choose the appropriate age to bear children, it would be between 27-35 years
old. At the current age of 27, I feel that I am established and responsible enough for
the task of parenting. I also feel that I am in a good position financially, and could
provide a stable, healthy environment. Lastly, I feel that trying to have children
after the age of 35 is not healthy for the mother or the child. Though it is possible, it
places unneeded stress on the pregnancy. What should be a beautiful, enjoyable,
memorable experience becomes stressful and high-risk for complications.
Reference
World Health Organization. (2018, February 23). Adolescent pregnancy. Retrieved
from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/adolescent-pregnancy
What kinds of stress responses do you tend to display in your real life?
Make a list of some of your adaptive stress responses and consider how
these serve as measures of resiliency. What are some maladaptive stress
responses you've noticed about yourself or others? How might these
responses contribute to even more stressful experiences?
In real life, I have many different stress responses and they’re all situational. For
example, when I’m at work (EMS) and I am dispatched to an intense call, I know the
pressure is on and all eyes are on me. However, the pressure creates an adaptive
stress response rather than a maladaptive one and causes me to focus even more.
Being in that situation and working under pressure challenges me to perform, and I
enjoy it. Even in times where I’m not one-hundred percent sure, my hands take over
and muscle memory leads the way. Other adaptive stress responses I utilize are
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