Introduction
Contrast to Intrapersonal Relations, Interpersonal Relations are what you might think of immediately when thinking of the word Communication. This refers to stuff related to relationships and socialization, and is a large biological need for various interactions we have in daily life.
Interpersonal Communication
”.. is defined as the process of exchanging messages between two or more people to create shared understanding and build relationships.”
However, do not disregard the biological needs for socialization.
”.. is also defined as needed for developing skills essential to humans and building connections for value and dependency inside of humans.”
Interpersonal Communication is supposed to meet personal needs.
Emotional Social Practical Express thoughts and feelings Develop friendships and meaningful relationships Exchange information and seek clarification Receive comfort, encouragement, and reassurance Experience acceptance and a sense of belonging Solve problems and make decisions Cope with stress, disappointment, and other emotions Strengthen connections with family, friends, and peers Fixing problems and easing tense hostilities Promote emotional well-being and resilience Participate effectively in groups & communities Achieve personal, academic, or professional goals.
Interpersonal Relationships are meant to build quite a few things.
- To foster new perspectives and respectful boundaries in people
- To develop trust and understanding, growing relationships through consistent and meaningful communication
Different Relationships Throughout Life
There are quite a few classification of relationships in life. Family, friendship, work.. much more.
There are more columns here like romance, but it wasn't listed in the discussion. TB-Written.
Family Relationship Friendship Communication provides guidance, encouragement, and comfort Communication provides comfort, advice, and motivation They are essential for learning communication and social behaviours Friendship helps develop social skills and confidence Build on shared history and experiences Teamwork and collaboration are essential Disagreements are common due to differing opinions, beliefs, and generation Communication varies based on responsibilities & authority Based usually on trust, openness, and belongingness Messages are direct & easy to understand
I honestly believe they can and should intersect sometimes. Just me? :P
Usually, you don’t intersect a lot of your interactions between these categories as communication is made for many different purposes.
Purposes of Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Relationships are meant to get rid of uncertainty between relationships.
- To ensure proper understanding of a problem/world by individuals
- To promise stability in development of communal knowledge
Situation Purpose A basketball coach gives a player constructive feedback after practice, helping the player recognize both strengths and areas for improvement. Meets personal needs Two coworkers regularly check in with each other during busy workdays and celebrate each other’s accomplishments. Helps you learn about yourself and others On the first day of class, Ella introduces herself to her seatmate and asks about the classroom rules and teacher’s expectations. Builds and maintains relationships A daughter talks to her mother about feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork, and her mother listens and comforts her. Reduces uncertainty