Filters in relationships

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    • Kerckhoff & Davis (1962) suggested filter theory after conducting research with real-life couples, asking them what it was that attracted them to each other in the first place and why the relationship was successful
      • Proximity is key when it comes to the first stage of filtering i.e. who you live/work nearest to
    • relationships tend to form based on practicality i.e. who is easier to form a relationship with
    • Kerckhoff & Davis (1962) concluded people apply a set of criteria - filters - which narrow down the field of availables to a field of desirables who represent the best choice in terms of potential partner
    • a filter in a romantic relationship is any parameter that is applied to a set of criteria used to sort the ‘sheep from the goats
    • Filters are entirely subjective as one person’s idea of ‘desirable’ is another person’s idea of underisable