Relationships
Communication is a major factor of every single relationship. Even being silent is a form of communication. Self-disclosure(being able to disclose personal information), listening and feedback are three parts of communication that are crucial to a successful relationship. Men and women have different communicating styles which causes difficulty much of the time. Men tend to be more competitive while women are more affiliate. Understanding this helps to be successful in relationships with friends, family, coworkers and significant others!
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FriendshipsThese are the first relationships we form outside of family. Friendships include:
Companionship Respect Acceptance Help Trust Loyalty Mutuality Reciprocity |
Love and IntimacyLove, Intimacy and Commitment and thought to be closely related. Partners change and grow over time, passion may die but commitment does not always. It is how partners deal with change that determines how the relationship will end. Relationship challenges include:
Honesty and Openness Unequal Commitment Unrealistic Expectations Competitiveness Balancing of Time Together and Time Apart Jealousy Supportiveness These challenges may better a relationship if dealt with right or may lead to an unhealthy relationship. If you are unable to successfully deal with the challenges or are mentally or emotionally abused you should end the relationship. This is often hard but it is always important to recognize the relationship value and give yourself time to heal. |
MarriageMarriage binds two people together for better or for worse. It provides affection, attention, sexual fulfillment, emotional growth and a stable environment to start a family and raise children. There is much more to a successful marriage than just love! Things such as:
communication agreement and religion/ethics effective problem solving Many marriages today can not succeed in all these aspects causing 55% of marriages to end in divorce. |