According to Knapp’s model of Relational Development, he described the stages in which a relationship goes within the make up and break up steps of coming together and coming apart. This blog will discuss each stage with examples.
When there is a bond between two individuals, the first overall part is the coming together stage. It is when both parties interact with one another in the process of forming a relationship, this is called Initiating. For example, the likeness of one another, their personality and what makes you like the person, it is the combination of you and the other person. The more you talk the further your relationship will grow effectively.
Moving on from the stage of initiation is the Experimenting step, where each individuals make the effort to know about each other. To find out whether or not he or she is willing to go further with the relationship. At this point, you are seeking answers as well as establishing small conversation. Once this stage is approved then the experimentation of Intensifying stage begins. Intensifying is when the two people find multiple ways to build up their relationship. The process of this development includes giving gifts, expressing affection both verbally and nonverbally and sharing private information.
The fourth stage is Integrating, which means the two individuals start seeing each other more often as unite parts of their lives together. They start referring to themselves as “couple” at the same time the involvement sexual intimacy is involved. For example, the couple start working together with getting value from the arrangement”. Moreover is the Bonding stage. This is when you put the information that you have discovered about your partner into what your intentions are, for your relationship. For example, you start discussing about your future as a