Knapp´s relationship model explains how relationship grows, last, and how they end. The model is composed of ten different stages that help us to understand how a relationship progresses and deteriorates. In this essay, I will describe my relationship with my ex-girlfriend following the stages of this model.
The Knapp´s Relationship Escalation Model is composed of the initiation, experimentation, intensifying, integration, and the bonding of a relationship. The first stage is initiation that is all about making an impression, especially the physical appearance that plays a great role. I found her attractive, so I introduced myself with a formal greeting. The first thing we get to know about each other is our names. The second stage is experimentation, …show more content…
The sixth stage is differentiating, that happens when people in a relationship start thinking individually rather than with the partner. For example, I decided to hang out with my friends this weekend, and she did the same with her friends but, we don’t consult it between us. The seventh stage is circumscribing that is basically setting up boundaries in the communication. People will never communicate the topic fearing an argument. I and my girlfriend usually avoided the topic of studies because she was going to study in Spain and me in the U.S., so when we start talking about that and our future, we usually ended up having an argument. The eight stage is stagnation, where the communication will be more limited. In the last weeks of our relationship, we usually talk once a day and for a short period of time. The ninth stage is avoidance and the partners intentionally avoid any contacts and they restrict themselves from any forms of communication. The last week, we just didn’t even call each other because we know what is going to happen. Lastly, is the final stage of coming apart where the relationship completely terminates. I asked her to have dinner at a restaurant and she accepted, and there I told her that our relationship is broken so we must ended it being friends and in a good way. Today, we continue being such good friends and we are both proud of
The Knapp´s Relationship Escalation Model is composed of the initiation, experimentation, intensifying, integration, and the bonding of a relationship. The first stage is initiation that is all about making an impression, especially the physical appearance that plays a great role. I found her attractive, so I introduced myself with a formal greeting. The first thing we get to know about each other is our names. The second stage is experimentation, …show more content…
The sixth stage is differentiating, that happens when people in a relationship start thinking individually rather than with the partner. For example, I decided to hang out with my friends this weekend, and she did the same with her friends but, we don’t consult it between us. The seventh stage is circumscribing that is basically setting up boundaries in the communication. People will never communicate the topic fearing an argument. I and my girlfriend usually avoided the topic of studies because she was going to study in Spain and me in the U.S., so when we start talking about that and our future, we usually ended up having an argument. The eight stage is stagnation, where the communication will be more limited. In the last weeks of our relationship, we usually talk once a day and for a short period of time. The ninth stage is avoidance and the partners intentionally avoid any contacts and they restrict themselves from any forms of communication. The last week, we just didn’t even call each other because we know what is going to happen. Lastly, is the final stage of coming apart where the relationship completely terminates. I asked her to have dinner at a restaurant and she accepted, and there I told her that our relationship is broken so we must ended it being friends and in a good way. Today, we continue being such good friends and we are both proud of