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CHAPTER 9 : Relationship Stages, Theories, and Communication - Coggle…

- - - - Perceptual
        See, hear, read a message, view a photo, or smell a person to form a mental and physical picture.
      - Interactional
        Superficial and relatively impersonal exchange of basic information that is preliminary to any more intense involvement.
        Example: "Hi, my name is Jas" and "May I join you"
  - - - Testing
        Deciding whether or not your initial judgement proves reasonable.
        Examples: "Where do you work?" and " What is your major?"
      - Intensifying
        Continuing involvement by intensifying your interaction and beginning to reveal yourself to get to know a person even better
  - - - Interpersonal Commitment
        Committing to each other in a private way
      - Social Bonding
        Commitment is made public to friends, family, and public at large
  - - - Intrapersonal Dissatisfaction
        Experience personal dissatisfaction with everyday interactions and being to view the future with your partner more negatively
      - Interpersonal Deterioration
        Withdraw and grow farther and farther apart; conflicts become more common and resolutions become more difficult
  - - - Intrapersonal Repair
        Analyzing what went wrong and considering changing behaviors and expectations
      - Interpersonal Repair
        Discuss problems within the relationship and possible resolutions
  - - - Interpersonal Separation
        Begin living separate lives away from one another
      - Social/Public Separation
        Entered after separation proves acceptable and the original relationship is not repaired
- - - - Proximity
      - Reciprocity of Liking
      - Socioeconomic and Educational Status
      - Reinforcement
      - Physical Attractiveness and Personality
  - - - Acceptance
        Accept that imbalance is part of the relationship and may give up entirely on one desire
        Example: Accepting Closeness and giving up on autonomy
      - Exit the Relationship
        If the relationship forces you to give up one desire and you are not willing to do so
      - Rebalance
        Negotiations in order to make sacrifices or plans to fulfill desires
  - - - Family
        
        Life outside relationship
        
        similar attitudes/interests
        
        be open and genuine
        
        faithful
        
        spend time together
        
        inexplicable "magic" or "spark"
      - Friendship
        
        If the rules are followed friends will have your back if not they may be at your throat
      - Romantic
        
        Life outside relationship
        
        similar attitudes/interests
        
        be open and genuine
        
        faithful
        
        spend time together
        
        inexplicable "magic" or "spark"
      - Workplace
        
        Be cooperative in teams
        
        No insider trading
        
        Don't date co-workers
        
        Avoid Sexual Harassment
        
        Be polite
- - - - Withdrawal
      - Decline in Self-disclosure
      - Deception
      - Positive/Negative Messages
    - - Positive Tone
      - Negative Identity Management
      - Justification
      - De-escalation
    - - Break the Loneliness
      - Take time out
      - Bolster your self-esteem
      - Remove or avoid uncomfortable relationship symbols
      - Become mindful of your own relationship patterns