3. INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Interpersonal
communication is the
exchange of verbal and
nonverbal messages
between people who
have a relationship and
are influenced by a
partner’s message.
4. INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Your relational network
is a web of
relationships that
connect individuals.
family
friendship
love
online friendship
5. INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Friendship is a close
and caring relationship
between two people
that is mutually
beneficial and
satisfying.
available
caring
honest
confidential
loyal
empathic
6. INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Love is a relationship
which you have deep
affection, passion, and
commitment.
eros
ludus
storge
pragma
mania
agape
7. RELATIONSHIPS...WHY??
To satisfy basic human
needs...
We have a need for
companionship, to
involve others in our
lives, and to be
involved in other’s
lives, or inclusion.
14. RELATIONSHIP DYNAMICS
Social exchange of costs
and benefits means that
you accept the good
with the bad.
Rewards are the things
that benefit you.
Costs are the things
that upset you.
15. RELATIONSHIP DYNAMICS
Uncertainty reduction
theory says that when two
people meet, they try to
decrease the uncertainty
between them.
monitoring
proactive strategies
indirect strategies
16. RELATIONSHIP DYNAMICS
Relational dialectics
theory is experiencing
contradicting or
opposing feelings
about your partner
and about the
relationship.
Dialectical tensions
17. RELATIONSHIP DYNAMICS
Dialectical tensions
when you have
conflicting goals.
autonomy vs.
connection
openness vs.
closedness
predictability vs.
novelty
18. WITHHOLDING INFORMATION
Social penetration theory
When people move
from a superficial
level in a
relationship to a
more intimate level.
19. WITHHOLDING INFORMATION
Communication privacy
management theory
Describes how you
perceive
information about
yourself and how
you disclose or
protect it.