Interview Analysis
For these interviews the subject was based around communication and each partner’s perception about each other and their relationship. For example, some of the questions asked how they describe each other’s positive qualities, how did they first meet, and how do they resolve conflict. The full list of interview questions are listed on the interview guide under the Appendix A. These couples were chosen due to their difference in relationship length, status and the ages of the partners. The first couple was chosen because the couple’s relationship is newer being in their third year. Additionally, the age difference of the partners and generally differences and similarities between the couple. The second couple was chosen for …show more content…
For example, when the male partner from the first interview talked about how the couple deals with conflict. This partner was describing using self-talk to stop and contemplate the origin of the emotions (Proctor, 2014). Both partners built their intimate relationships from friendships that grew from long and detailed conversations. Both couples talked about how they keep the balance between being an I and an us (Harman et al., 2011). The first couple stated it seems easy for them. They both have individual obligations and interests that helps them have their own space. They also have common interests or activities that they enjoy together. The second couple stated sometimes they have to remind each other to have some individual time. This couple is retired and have many common interests. While they are home they have individual space that they use, but they also remind each other to go out on their own and do something individual outside the home as well. I think it is also important to note that they do not do this out of anger it is always to make sure they keep some …show more content…
While the second couple did not move in together for a couple years after they were married. For some relationships cohabitating and long distance relationships can be damaging to a relationship. However, not all relationships are alike and cohabiting or starting a relationship from long distance does not always create a bad relationship (Harman et al., 2011). These couples also showed that they perceive each other differently then they perceive themselves (Harman et al., 2011). For example, there was a time during both interviews were one partner or the other mentioned that they were caught off guard by their partner’s response, or they remembered the event slightly
For these interviews the subject was based around communication and each partner’s perception about each other and their relationship. For example, some of the questions asked how they describe each other’s positive qualities, how did they first meet, and how do they resolve conflict. The full list of interview questions are listed on the interview guide under the Appendix A. These couples were chosen due to their difference in relationship length, status and the ages of the partners. The first couple was chosen because the couple’s relationship is newer being in their third year. Additionally, the age difference of the partners and generally differences and similarities between the couple. The second couple was chosen for …show more content…
For example, when the male partner from the first interview talked about how the couple deals with conflict. This partner was describing using self-talk to stop and contemplate the origin of the emotions (Proctor, 2014). Both partners built their intimate relationships from friendships that grew from long and detailed conversations. Both couples talked about how they keep the balance between being an I and an us (Harman et al., 2011). The first couple stated it seems easy for them. They both have individual obligations and interests that helps them have their own space. They also have common interests or activities that they enjoy together. The second couple stated sometimes they have to remind each other to have some individual time. This couple is retired and have many common interests. While they are home they have individual space that they use, but they also remind each other to go out on their own and do something individual outside the home as well. I think it is also important to note that they do not do this out of anger it is always to make sure they keep some …show more content…
While the second couple did not move in together for a couple years after they were married. For some relationships cohabitating and long distance relationships can be damaging to a relationship. However, not all relationships are alike and cohabiting or starting a relationship from long distance does not always create a bad relationship (Harman et al., 2011). These couples also showed that they perceive each other differently then they perceive themselves (Harman et al., 2011). For example, there was a time during both interviews were one partner or the other mentioned that they were caught off guard by their partner’s response, or they remembered the event slightly