Interpersonal Communication Thesis

I. Introduction AND Thesis Statement

Interpersonal communication is vital to the life of a marriage. Without communication the marriage is likely to fail. One of the biggest challenges with interpersonal communication lies in our ability to share our inner world, inhabited by feelings, desires, goals and needs, with another person

1) Explain the principles of and barriers to effective interpersonal communications. (You don’t have to list the objectives in this order, but be sure you cover all of them.)

A. In any relationship, communication is key. However, with any relationship there are going to be barriers that can stand in the way of effective communication.

B. Misperceptions stand as a barrier in communication because of the way the message

Why does this matter generally? Why does this matter for your couple? Small talk is not where the relationship will be built. The relationship is going to grow and strengthen because they are open and honest to the core of their being and able to communicate sensible through any situation. Compromise is also a big factor in competence.

3) Analyze the impact of gender and culture on interpersonal communications.

a. Topic Sentence: Self-disclosure in your relationship should be long lasting and should not be something that you throw all on the table at one time. It is through Self-disclosure that you will learn about one another in each one’s deepest inner-self which creates true intimacy. You must also be empathetic to one another, put yourself in the other persons shoes, listening to the details in an empathetic way. This action is related to emotional intelligence which is the ability to listen to your partner and guide your own feelings to being understanding

b. Supporting Evidence: Sensing, processing, and responding are the three stages listed by Graham Bodie (2011) (Bevan and Sole, 2014).

i. Sensing: The listener indicates that she is actively involved and taking in the information provided by the speaker (Bevan & Sole,

Explanation of the central points from the article(s): Avoid just using a quote from a source. Explain what you think the author means. The source describes what effective communication is, the barriers of interpersonal communication, and four techniques in how to become a better interpersonal communicator

d. Why does this matter generally? Why does this matter for your couple? This matters generally and to the friends I will be writing my letter to because knowing techniques and strategies that will help them become better communicators will help keep their relationship healthy. Acknowledging that you must compromise, control yourself, watch your body language, and valuing your own opinions will affect how you react in situations with your partner.

4) Conclusion - There are many things you should know in order to keep your relationship healthy and happy. How you perceive yourself, how much information you disclose, how you react while communicating, your gender and culture all play a huge role in interpersonal communication and relationships. There are a few techniques I have listed above that will improve your ability to become a better communicator, therefore, strengthening your relationship. I hope the information I included is helpful and I wish you both luck on your journey toward the future. Again, I would like to congratulate you