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foundations of relationships (coming together (intensifying, integrating,…
foundations of relationships
types of relationship
personal
definition
personal relationship meets our emotional, instrumental and relational needs as they are more intimate and interdependent
voluntary
spouses, best friends
involuntary
family, siblings, parents
social
only meets some of our needs as it lacks the closeness and interdependence of personal relationships.
involuntary
classmates, distant families
voluntary
acquaintances, activity partner
coming together
intensifying
integrating
experimenting
bonding
initiating
coming apart
avoiding
circumscribing
differentiating
terminating
stagnating
social exchange theory
cost
ranges from granting favors to providing support.
rewards
benefits that we get from the relationship
to maintain a healthy relationship, the cost and rewards one has to receive and give should be balanced.