Chapter 8.2 Matching questions

Dynamics of Interpersonal Relationships

A relationship stage in which the partners express a need for increased privacy or autonomy

A stage of "getting to know you" in which partners begin to find out whether they have shared interests, common goals, etc.

A relationship stage in which communicators increase their amount of contact and the breadth and depth of their disclosures

A relationship stage in which the quantity and quality of communication decreases

A relationship stage in which there is no growth or joy in the relationship, although the couple may go through the motions they previously enjoyed

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