Communication In Relationships 
Chelsea Johnson
COM391
March 25, 2015
Relationships
There are many different relationships people experience. Relationships can be made with friends, a spouse, co-worker, family members, or any given person. Relationship is defined as, “the way in which two or more people, groups, countries, etc., talk to, behave toward, and deal with each other”(website) A relationship has many different aspects, one in which is hardly ever unavoidable is conflict. The disagreements between two people takes a lot of communication to try and work through and also when learning about someone’s differences. Negotiation will play a major part in a relationship as with two people it is hard always wanting the same things from this particular relationship, whether it be something small as in how the house gets cleaned, grades, or major issues such as bills being paid or how the children will be raised. Recently, observing a friend’s relationship a tough situation has occurred leaving one of them feeling rejected or that they embarrass the other. The relationship is of two females, they both just came out to family and friends that they want to be together. One of the females (Communicator A) stays closed off and does not really like to partake in PDA (Public Display of Affection) and the other (Communicator B) wants to be able to show their love for their partner whenever they want. Looking in on this situation individual communication is closely tied to them. With “Communicator A wanting to change the way Communicator B’s mind about an issue or secure concessions toward a negotiated agreement”(Lewicki, 2010, p. 232). Both have communicated what they want from each other and negotiated together. The agreement they have come to is to make sure both parties are giving their best. With Communicator A understanding that it is a comfort level for Communicator B and also Communicator B understanding that A just wants to feel loved and cherished by the other without thinking they are
COM391
March 25, 2015
Relationships
There are many different relationships people experience. Relationships can be made with friends, a spouse, co-worker, family members, or any given person. Relationship is defined as, “the way in which two or more people, groups, countries, etc., talk to, behave toward, and deal with each other”(website) A relationship has many different aspects, one in which is hardly ever unavoidable is conflict. The disagreements between two people takes a lot of communication to try and work through and also when learning about someone’s differences. Negotiation will play a major part in a relationship as with two people it is hard always wanting the same things from this particular relationship, whether it be something small as in how the house gets cleaned, grades, or major issues such as bills being paid or how the children will be raised. Recently, observing a friend’s relationship a tough situation has occurred leaving one of them feeling rejected or that they embarrass the other. The relationship is of two females, they both just came out to family and friends that they want to be together. One of the females (Communicator A) stays closed off and does not really like to partake in PDA (Public Display of Affection) and the other (Communicator B) wants to be able to show their love for their partner whenever they want. Looking in on this situation individual communication is closely tied to them. With “Communicator A wanting to change the way Communicator B’s mind about an issue or secure concessions toward a negotiated agreement”(Lewicki, 2010, p. 232). Both have communicated what they want from each other and negotiated together. The agreement they have come to is to make sure both parties are giving their best. With Communicator A understanding that it is a comfort level for Communicator B and also Communicator B understanding that A just wants to feel loved and cherished by the other without thinking they are