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recognize and evaluate the influences of roles in society on a
relationship level.characterize communication in close
relationships
influences that made me conform to social norms.
address the issues
first, conforming to external influencessecond, change the
situation or conformthird benefit or hindered by the
situationlastly, if I were required to experience that again, ...
change about the situation.
society, power, courtship, and marriage orsociety, power, and
friendship
matter of choicematter of preference
strong influences, such as proximity, attractiveness, and
similarities.These societal elements go towards determining whom we
choose as a partner.
why do most couples have wedding ceremonies
unrecogninzed societal norms.
commonly held sterotypes also influence choices about whom one
should or shouldnot date and/or marry.
most churches are not receptive to gay couples.
Corporations also develop policies to limit providing gay
partners benefits.
power,
the media portrays male aggression as normal and acceptable.some
women even interpret aggression from their husbands as a sign of
love.
Friendships play an extremely important role in the lives of
adolescents.
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communication ethics statement about communication in close
relationships
analyze and develope my own personal communication ethics
statementthree considerations that can impact communication with
others.
authentic communication refers to communication that is open and
free from pretense. We expect our closest friendsto be authentic,
or "real" with us. we are connecting with their "true" selves and
we are
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able to be our truest selves with them inside the friendship.
Denying them theright to communicateauthentically can lead to
teermination of the relationship.being open in your own
communication is the key. Taking responsibility for whatyou say,
and respectingthe rights of othersto speak will lead to longivity
in the relationship.
authentic relationships require that you take responsibility for
what you say and mean.authentic communicators always allow others
to speak.
When in a confrontation try to do these five steps;Try to
"De-escalate" your anger. Re-establish listening and understanding
what your friend is saying.Show real empathy for what is being
said. Take time out between discussions to get a break from all
thedrama. Finally, be willing to try again. starting again from
both parties indicates that the two peopleare committed faithfully
and are unwilling to end the friendship. Regardless ofwhat happens,
"True"friends survive and always stick together. At least, they
"try" to stay together, and as long as atleast one of the parties
still wants the friendship to continue, there is stillhope.
