Ling send me the following clip which illustrates the stages in a relationship well.
Strangers, again There are many models of how interpersonal relationships develop. An influental model is Levingers model. According to the model, relationships go through five stages: 1. Acquaintance – Becoming acquainted depends on previous relationships, physical proximity, first impressions, and a variety of other factors. If two people begin to like each other, continued interactions may lead to the next stage, but acquaintance can continue indefinitely. 2. Buildup – During this stage, people begin to trust and care about each other. The need for intimacy, compatibility and such filtering agents as common background and goals will influence whether or not interaction continues 3. Continuation – This stage follows a mutual commitment to a long-term friendship, romantic relationship, or marriage. It is generally a long, relative stable period. Nevertheless, continued growth and development will occur during this time. Mutual trust is important for sustaining the relationship. 4. Deterioration – Not all relationships deteriorate, but those that do tend to show signs of trouble. Boredom, resentment, and dissatisfaction may occur, and individuals may communicate less and avoid self-disclosure. Loss of trust and betrayals may take place as the downward spiral continues, eventually ending the relationship. (Alternately, the participants may find some way to resolve the problems and reestablish trust. 5. Termination – The final stage marks the end of the relationship, either by death in the case of a healthy relationship, or by separation. (taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interpersonal_relationship) Maybe a model to consider if you answer a question related to how relationships change or end.
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5/6/2016 09:21:42 pm
The need for intimacy, compatibility and such filtering agents as common background and goals will influence whether or not interaction continues.
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11/15/2016 11:30:38 am
That is not surprising because just trying to keep your life on track can be a full-time job of balancing work, school, friends, and family.
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