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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > creating and maintaining closeness > principle of lesser interest
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > creating and maintaining closeness > principle of lesser interest
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > creating and maintaining closeness > principle of lesser interest

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principle of lesser interest  

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  • The Principle of Lesser Interest, also called the principle of least interest, is a theoretical principle suggesting that, in romantic partnerships, when one partner is more emotionally involved than the other, the less emotionally involved partner can exploit the more involved partner in various ways. This entry explores the origins of this principle, empirical findings, and related research. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Lesser Interest, Principle of]

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