nd friends. They are able to form committed relationships with their life partners and create an interdependent relationship that transcends their separate identities. Young men who are able to handle this phase will have learned how to overcome differences and conflicts through love for their partners and others within the community (Erikson, cited in Boeree, 1999).
On the other hand, young men who are unable to achieve this normal level of intimacy will display two types of behaviors. In some cases, they are quick to be intimate with others; however, the relationships are shallow and brief. On the other extreme, some young men are unable to forge intimate relationships with others at all. As a result, they tend to lead an isolated existence and deal with their feelings of loneliness by developing hateful attitudes towards others (Erikson, cited in Boeree, 1999).
Finally, stage seven covers individuals aged from their mid-20s to the late 50s. At this stage, men, especially if they have children, will demonstrate love for t
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