- Introduction
Thesis Statement
In order to ensure the success of their relation, you must be familiar with certain issues that could provide obstacles in the maintenance of the interpersonal relationship between couple.
- Body Paragraph #1- Topic Sentence #1
- Supporting Evidence
Marchand and Hock (2000) states communication is irreversible, unavoidable and complex
- Explanation
Communication is not that simple and it is important for each individual to realize the criticality and identify context of communication
- So What?
As a couple you should try maintaining your relation and choosing words that should not create negative feelings as it might hurt the relation in the long run.
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Personal communication or disclosure is critical in a relation.
- Supporting Evidence
Gibson (2011) states in his writing that, “couples need to assure that their conversations are a means of sharing what means most to both of them.”
- Explanation
Communication between couples should involve being transparent and open to your partner.
- So What?
Emotional problems and issues are created due to weak interpersonal communication between the couple.
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Communication is hindered by certain barrier which is also known as “noise”.
- Supporting Evidence
Eisenberg (2010) states that, “four types of barriers are process barriers, physical barriers, semantic barriers and psychosocial barriers.”
- Explanation
Without identifying these barriers, the couple would soon become disjointed; it is important to realize that each individual is different from the other.
- So What?
The communication link could be broken over time if these barriers are not identified and removed; so expressing ourselves and eliminating these barriers is significant.
- Body Paragraph #3- Topic Sentence#3
As a couple both of you should realize the significance and the power of the words.
- Supporting Evidence
Bruna Martinuzzi once said, “Words have great power. They can make us erupt into laughter or bring tears to our eyes. They can influence, inspire, manipulate and shock. They can build and destroy.”
- Explanation
Words are actually the externalization of what one is thinking and so they determine your behavior as well as your perceptions; further, they cannot be taken back once they have been uttered.
- So What?
Being careless with your speech can hurt your relation and cause misunderstandings in the long run which would soon result in breakup.
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Having differences, it is very common to face conflicts; it is important to identify the strategies to resolve interpersonal conflicts.
- Supporting Evidence
Daniel Canary, Professor of Arizona State University noted, “a lack of conflict is assured in one of two extremely unlikely conditions: when people are entirely constrained from thinking, feeling, and acting, or when they are talking to clones of themselves.”
- Explanation
Avoiding the conflict is not the solution; rather the conflict should be faced as soon as it occurs.
- So What?
Empathizing is very important in the relation or else misunderstanding would become huge obstacles.
- Conclusion
Thesis Statement-rephrased
Being a couple you should realize the significance of interpersonal communication; and ensure that all critical issues are addressed effectively so that a healthy relationship can be maintained.
References
Eisenberg, E. (2010). Organizational communication: Balancing creativity and constraint. New York: Saint Martin's.
Gibson, David (2011). For Couples, Communication Is Multidimensional | For Your Marriage. [online] Retrieved from: http://www.foryourmarriage.org/for-couples-communication-is-multidimensional/ [Accessed: 1 Sep 2013].
March and Hock, E. (2000). Avoidance and Attacking Conflict-Resolution Strategies Among Married Couples: Relations to Depressive Symptoms and Marital Satisfaction*. Family Relations, 49 (2), pp. 201-206.
