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Foundations of relationships (Social Exchange Theory (Interdependence (The…
Foundations of relationships
Social Relationships
Occasionally meet our needs, lack closeness and interdependence compared to personal relationships.
(coworkers, distant relatives, acquaintances)
Voluntary or Involuntary
Personal relationships
Fulfill
emotional, relational, instrumental needs
They are
Intimate, close and interdependent
(Best friends, partners, immediate family)
Voluntary or Involuntary
Relationship Stages
Coming apart
Differentiating
“I’d really like to be able to hang out with my friends sometimes.”
Circumscribing
“Don’t worry about problems I’m having at work. I can deal with it.”
Stagnating
(To self) “I don’t know why I even asked him to go out to dinner. He never wants to go out and have a good time.”
Avoiding
“I have a lot going on right now, so I probably won’t be home as much.”
Terminating
“It’s important for us both to have some time apart. I know you’ll be fine.”
Coming together
Experimenting
“I like to cook and refinish furniture in my spare time. What about you?”
Initiating
“My name’s Rich. It’s nice to meet you.”
Intensifying
“I feel like we’ve gotten a lot closer over the past couple months.”
Integrating
(To friend) “We just opened a joint bank account.”
Bonding
“I can’t wait to tell my parents that we decided to get married!”
Social Exchange Theory
Weighing of the costs and rewards in a given relationship
Commitment
Interdependence
The relationship between a person’s well-being and involvement in a particular relationship.