Relational Dialectic Theory

It is unlikely for a relationship to exist in the absence of communication. Without this connection, individuals cannot share ideas. All interactions will be useless. While attraction leads to fondness, it is how people interact that glues them together. So, although means and forms and communication differ, the principles are constant. An understanding of communication theories can place one at a vantage position. Of importance are two theories: Relational Dialectics Theory and Genderlect Style Theory. These two theories are not only valid but also identify the key factors that enhance or inhibit interpersonal communication within social contexts.
Indeed, the articulation of these two theories can increase one’s chances of building healthy
The Relational Dialectic theory is valid when one is identifying the source of conflicts in relationships. In such situations, it is clear that the thoughts and the actions of those in a relationship clash. It helps establish a binding position for discussions, because of the “contradiction between connection and autonomy as primary strain within all relationships. If one side wins this me-we tug-of-war, the relationship loses” (Griffin, Ledbetter, & Sparks, 2015, pp. 139). It occurs that when people are in a relationship, they have to accept one another and create terms of engagement. But in the pursuit of these terms, one can create tensions with the internal values gained from experience. On the other hand, aspects of the Genderlects Style occur when men and women converse. While women will be interested in cultivating emotional depth, men will avoid sentimentalism. As such, their discussions will be based on facts and fewer assumptions. Men also seek to accentuate status, but women tend to focus on social bonds. The Genderlect Style extends cultural theories to the genders asserting that “understanding each other’s style, and the motives behind it, is the first step in overcoming destructive responses” (Griffin, Ledbetter, & Sparks, 2015, pp. 438). For example, it uses the same principle that explains the difference between Americans and Chinese in interactions and applies the same elements to gender
The encounters are determined by assumptions and expectations, which can also limit the effectiveness of relationships. The two theories identify the tensions that surround interactions, especially within social contexts. While the Relational Dialectics Theory deals with conflicting values between the outwardly expressed and the individual worldviews of individuals in different forms of relationships, the Genderlect Style Theory focuses on specific gender attributes that govern communication and interactions. At any rate, these communication theories, when skillfully applied, can place one at an advantageous position in