Stages
of Interpersonal Relationship
PARTIDO
STATE UNIVERSITY
Goa
Camarines Sur
A/Y
2013-2014
Prepared
By:
Khim
Ferdie Sarmiento
BSED-2B
Major in Values Education
khimferdiesarmiento@gmail.com
Close
relationships are sometimes called interpersonal relationships. The closest
relationships are most often found with family and a small circle of best
friends. Interpersonal relationships require the most effort to nurture and
maintain. These are also the relationships that give you the most joy and
satisfaction. An interpersonal relationship is an association between two or
more people that may range from fleeting to enduring.
A
sense of trust, loyalty and commitment is essential in a relationship.
Individuals need to trust and respect their partners to avoid misunderstandings
and conflicts in relationship. It takes time for a relationship to grow and
pass the test of time.
TWO POSSIBILITIES IN A
RELATIONSHIP
Possibility 1
- Two people might start a relationship as mere strangers. They get to know each other slowly and become emotionally and mentally attached to their partners gradually. Such relationships often lead to lasting commitments where individuals decide to be with each other until death separates them.
Possibility 2
- Two people might start off well but soon face problems. Troubles in relationship start when people have different opinions, views and fail to reach to a mutually acceptable solution. In such cases individuals decide to move on from a relationship for a fresh start
According to famous
psychologist George Levinger every
relationship goes through following five stages.