Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Communication

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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