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Dynamics of Interpersonal Relationships - Coggle Diagram
Dynamics of Interpersonal Relationships
Why we form relationships? Many factors (260).
Appearance - our first impressions of appearance can influence whether we make conversation.
People with pleasing personalities are likely to be judged as attractive
(personal) In relationships, I feel more attracted after building a bond with them
Similarity - Strongest determinant of relationship formation. Ex: similar political and religion factors
Complementarity - when each partner's characteristics satisfies someone else's needs
Proximity - we are likely to develop relationships with people who we interact frequently
True, just look at how people on the same dorm floor become close friends
Dialectical Tensions: conflicts that arise when two opposing or incompatible desires exist simultaneously in a relationship (273)
Internal Dialectic
External Dialectic
Content and relational messages (278)
Non verbal: saying something in a demanding tone vs factual tone (278
The tone at which we say things. Ex: saying, "I'm busy Saturday night"
Relational Maintenance - communication that keeps relationships running smoothly and satisfactory (280).
Positivity. Keeping the relational climate polite and upbeat and also
avoiding criticism.
Openness. Talking directly about the nature of the relationship and
disclosing your personal needs and concerns. This includes metacommunication and relational work, as discussed in the preceding section
Assurances. Letting the other person know—both verbally and
nonverbally—that he or she matters to you and that you are committed to the relationship
Sharing tasks. Helping one another take care of life’s chores and
obligations
Social networks. Being invested in each other’s friends and family.