[Solved] An external search for purchasing alternative products or services takes place when a consumer thinks about the brands he or she is willing to consider. Romantic Relationships: Emotional and physical connections between people that often involve love, attraction, and a commitment to spend time together. Effective Communication: The process of exchanging information in a way that the intended message is received and understood clearly by all parties involved. Sexually Arousing Material: Content designed to evoke sexual arousal, including pornography. Erotica: A genre of literature or art that deals explicitly with sexually stimulating or arousing subject matter.