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Communications in Close Relationships (Communication in the Family (shared…
Communications in Close Relationships
Intimacy in Close Relationships
intimacy:
another term for relational closeness
there are several forms and dimensions of intimacy:
emotional, physical, intellectual, shared activities
women tend to be more aware of and concerned with developing intimate relationships than men
different cultures result in different intimacies, based on culture- romance and passionate love are seen as "American"
Researchers know that comm. thru social media can be just as personal as face-to-face
relational intimacy may develop more quickly thru mediated channels than in FtF communication
Communication in Friendships
the different types of friendships:
short vs long term, task vs maintenance orientated, low vs high disclosure, low vs high obligation, infrequent vs frequent contact
same-sex friendships are the most common in early age... women tend to disclose person info more than men, men tend to make friends base on shared interests
friends with benefits- avoid communication about the topic of the status of their relationship
it's not hard to tell who's your friend in real life, on social media its harder who you can qualify as a "friend"
expectancy violations:
instances when others don't behave as we assume they should
you share both joys and sorrows with your friends
it's important to lend a listening ear for your friends, as well as maintain confidences, lend a helping hand, stand up for each other
other important traits: honor pledges and commitments, treat eachother with respect, have a balanced exchange, value both connection and autonomy, and apologize and forgive
Communication in the Family
shared narratives provide a storyline that keeps relationships operating harmoniously... important in families
communication rituals and rules are important parts of creating family
families are systems whose members interact with one another to form a whole
each event in a family shape future interaction
a families nature will change when one of its members leaves or a new member is added
a recent study shows the systematic nature of a family interaction
conversation orientation:
the degree to which families favor an open climate of discussion of a wide array of topics
family communication pattern:
consensual, pluralistic, protective, or laissez-faire
effective communication in families:
manage the connection-autonomy dialect, strive for closeness while respecting boundaries, encourage confirming messages
Communication in Romantic Relationships
characteristics of romantic relationships:
love, commitment, affection
five categories of love language:
words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service, and physical touch
even couples who initiate their romance in person need to manage social media
some scholars suggest that interaction via social media is
more
effective than FTF interaction in improving the quality of a relationship
a couple's use of social networking sites reflects and affects how the partners feel about each other
closely monitoring others on FB can be relationally intrusive and provoke, particularly for those with low self-esteem
some even blame FB for relational cheating, breakups, and divorce... it's important to recognize that online affairs are as serious as the in-person variety