Assignment 3

I would have to say that in Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development I am in the Intimacy vs. Isolation stage. I am currently dating a guy that I’ve been with for four years now. We have discussed marriage many times, and I would like to settle down and have a family some day. We have actually gone several times to look at rings, but the idea just really scares me. I feel like I am still stuck in this stage because I’m seeking love and companionship but I still haven’t decided if it’s the right choice for me right now. I would like to finish school first before I take that big step. I think the stage that has effected me the most is the Identity vs. Role Confusion. It took me some time to figure out what I wanted to do and what felt like the right fit. Although, I have known I wanted to go into early childhood education all along. I had my doubts and confusions before taking that next step. I feel like my life is finally coming into place and my next step will be Generativity vs. Stagnation when I go out into the real world after college.