Today was an interesting day in class we talked about relationships and taking the passion and excitement out of it and getting to know the process and communication behind a relationship. We first talked about the ABC and sometimes DE model. A standing for attraction in which two people begin by being attracted to one another. B stands for building in which the couple begins to build their relationship and intimacy level. C standing for continuation in which the two must decide where the relationship is going from there. Sadly sometimes people encounter D and E. D standing for Deterioration where one partner or both may decide that they do not want to be in the relationship anymore. Finally there's E which stands for Ending where the relationship is done.
Communication skills were discussed today and I would like to incorporate these ideas into the ABC(DE) model. I believe that if a relationship contained more communication skills maybe D and E would not occur. Talking about sex and intimacy can solve and prevent future problems. With this said, if more couples communicated more it would result in less problems. Less problems can create stronger relationships. I know in my own personal experience I had an ex who I never really communicated with about issues and you can guess where that relationship went. I believe that my current boyfriend and I have great communication skills. He makes me feel comfortable when I'm around him and therefore I can discuss issues I have within the relationship. I think our communication skills play a large role in why we have been together for so long. =)
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