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Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Communication

Relationships often develop and evolve through several stages, guided by models such as Knapp's, which outline common phases. Conflict is inevitable in interpersonal relationships and is defined as an expressed struggle between interdependent individuals with perceived incompatible goals.

Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Communication

HOW DO RELATIONSHIPS DEVELOP?

Two types of stages

Growing apart
terminating

participants part ways and are no longer seen by others or themselves as a couple

avoiding

while conversations may increase, so does the level of frustration and disagreement

actively avoid each other, viewing the other as in the way

stagnating

joint activities are not dynamic and require a little interaction

actively engage in other activities

circumscribing

communication interaction decreases and takes on a negative tone

the time they spend together are farther and farther apart

spend less time together

differentiating

start emphasizing individuals differences instead of their similarities and common ground

Coming Together
bonding

eg: marriage or through a joint venture like buying a house

seek to formalize the relationship

intergrating

if one is missing, people will ask about the other

recognize a relationship and start planning activities with their partner

intensifying

recognize a desire to see each other more frequently

Experimenting

continue to get to know each other better

share personal information

Initiating

making initial judgements

short conversation

Knapp's model of relational development

Offer insights into common characteristics that relationships share over time
Guide us through the discussion of common stages in relationships

How to manage interpersonal conflict?

(Stewart, 1998)
forgive and accept each other
remain calm
show the other person that you really heard what he or she said
choose a time when you will not be distracted by family or others
work it out, don't quit
avoid arguing over details. stick to the main points
show respect and empathy
stick to the subject. don't bring up old issues
do not mind read or second-guess each other
Listen to each other
Two positive ways to manage conflict
supportive climate

also characterized by spontaneous, honest, and open communication in which people ask each other's opinion and actively listen to the responses

focuses on the task or problems to be solved instead of the judgments of others

defensive climate

threatening one another's interpersonal needs

(Hocker & Wilmot, 1991) Conflict is an expressed struggle between at least two interdependent individual who perceives incompatible goals, scarce resources, and interference from the other party in achieving their goals