1. Interpersonal Relationship
Stages & Theories

3. - Relationship between you and the other
person
- The relationship the other person sees
- The relationship you want to strive for
- The relationship the other person wants to
strive for

4. Involvement
Contact
Intimacy
Repair Deterioration Dissolution
Exit
Exit
Exit
Exit

5. The previous figure shows the stages
in a relationship. It consists of:
Turning Points
Contact Stage
Involvement Stage
Intimacy Stage
Relationship Deterioration
Repair Stage
Relationship Dissolution Stage

13. R e l a t i o n s h i p T h e o r i e s

15. Relationship Rules Theory
Friendship Rules:
1. Defend your friendship.
2. Trust.
3. Share information
4. Support each other
Romantic Rules:
1. Acknowledge each other’s individuality.
2. Express similar attitude/beliefs.
3. Enhance each other’s self-worth.
4. Be open and genuine.
Family Rules:
1. What can you talk about?
2. How can you talk about something?
3. To whom can you talk to?

18. Social Exchange Theory
- based on profits and losses
- as long as rewards outweigh the
costs, you are in a good relationship
Rewards – Cost = Profit

20. Assignment
answer the following discussion questions for homework
1. Give an example of a relationship stage from
real life and explain. Post to the class
Facebook page.
2. Select one theory and post an example of it on
Tumblr. Label which theory you chose.