Interpersonal communication is the fundamental building block of any relationship that you will have with others. Interpersonal communication is a unique type of communication that involves two individuals interacting via face-to-face or mediated channels (Bevan &Sole, 2014). This communication could be planned or unplanned such as a scheduled meeting or an unexpected run in with someone. Interpersonal communication is the basis of forming the primary purposes of meeting the personal needs of others, to learn about the world, other people and ourselves, and most important to build and maintain relationships with others.
Interpersonal communication in a relationship is very important to avoid some of the challenges of a relationship. It will be needed to avoid some of the major problems like extramarital affairs, conflicting goals, …show more content…
According to our text, communication is a fundamental aspect of being human. Language is the primary code humans use to communicate and is crucial in forming and maintaining social relationships (Bevan & Sole, 2014). This language has to be a certain quality in order for it to be effective. It is not about how much you talk but about what you talk about. This brings and interesting point about quality. Merriam-Webster.com defines quality as something of a high level of value. So what is most important is not the quantity of words but the quality of the words that you are saying. I know we have all thought at one point that someone you are talking to “talks way too much”. That is an example of a person going for quantity and not quality. I think that what every relationship needs is good quality conversation along with self-disclosure. Self-disclosure is the intentional act of sharing private and personal aspects of you with other people (Bevan & Sole, 2014). That is how you can truly know what your partner needs, by knowing the depths of
Interpersonal communication in a relationship is very important to avoid some of the challenges of a relationship. It will be needed to avoid some of the major problems like extramarital affairs, conflicting goals, …show more content…
According to our text, communication is a fundamental aspect of being human. Language is the primary code humans use to communicate and is crucial in forming and maintaining social relationships (Bevan & Sole, 2014). This language has to be a certain quality in order for it to be effective. It is not about how much you talk but about what you talk about. This brings and interesting point about quality. Merriam-Webster.com defines quality as something of a high level of value. So what is most important is not the quantity of words but the quality of the words that you are saying. I know we have all thought at one point that someone you are talking to “talks way too much”. That is an example of a person going for quantity and not quality. I think that what every relationship needs is good quality conversation along with self-disclosure. Self-disclosure is the intentional act of sharing private and personal aspects of you with other people (Bevan & Sole, 2014). That is how you can truly know what your partner needs, by knowing the depths of