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Interpersonal relationship refers to a strong association between individuals sharing common interests and goals.
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.
Stages in an interpersonal relationship
It takes time for a relationship to grow and pass the test of time.
There are two possibilities in a relationship:
According to famous psychologist George Levinger, every relationship goes through following five stages.
Acquaintance refers to knowing each other. To start relationship individuals need to know each other well.
Two individuals might meet at some place and instantly hit it off. People feel attracted to each other and decide to enter into a relationship.
Common friends, social gatherings, same organizations also help people meet, break the ice, get acquainted with each other and start a relationship.
This is the stage when the relationship actually grows. Individuals are no longer strangers and start trusting each other.
Individuals must be compatible with each other for the relationship to continue for a longer period of time. Individuals with similar interests and backgrounds tend to gel with each other more as compared to individuals from diverse backgrounds and different objectives.
The build up stage in a relationship is often characterized by two individuals coming close, being passionate and feeling for each other.
This is the stage when relationship blossoms into lasting commitments. It is when people after knowing each other well decide to be in each other’s company and tie the knot.
Trust and transparency is essential for the charm to stay in relationship forever.
Not all relationships pass through this stage. Lack of compatibility, trust, love and care often lead to misunderstandings and serious troubles in relationship.
Individuals sometimes find it extremely difficult to adjust with each other and eventually decide to bring their relationship to an end.
Compromise is an integral part of every relationship.Individuals failing to compromise with each other find it difficult to take the relationship to the next level.
The fifth and the last stage is the end of a relationship.
Relationship terminates due to any of the following reasons
An ideal relationship results in lasting commitments and marriages whereas there are some relationships which do start on a positive note but end abruptly.
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