"In social psychology, an interpersonal relation (or interpersonal relationship) describes a social association, connection, or affiliation between two or more persons."
This subfield explores the dynamics of romantic relationships, including factors that contribute to attraction, relationship satisfaction, and conflict resolution.
Communication: The art of conveying one's thoughts and feelings in a clear and respectful manner in a relationship.
Trust: The foundation of any healthy relationship, built through honesty, consistency and accountability.
Intimacy: The emotional and physical connection between partners.
Conflict resolution: Strategies to resolve disagreements and differences in a healthy way.
Boundaries: The definition of personal and relational limits to prevent harm or abuse in a relationship.
Gender roles: Cultural expectations regarding the behavior, responsibilities and attitudes of men and women in a relationship.
Parenting: The joint responsibility of raising children and fostering healthy family dynamics.
Family dynamics: The patterns of interaction, communication and power distribution between family members.
Cultural differences: How cultural background can influence beliefs, attitudes and norms regarding intimate relationships.
Finance: How money management can affect the stability and well-being of a relationship.
Infidelity: How to rebuild trust and repair relationships after infidelity.
Stress management: How to cope with stress and external stressors that may affect the relationship.
Emotional intelligence: The ability to identify and manage one's own emotions and the emotions of others, in a relationship context.
Self-care: How to take care of yourself emotionally, mentally, and physically, in order to optimize your capacity for contributing to family dynamics.
Monogamous Marriage: A marriage between two individuals who commit to each other exclusively and are sexually involved only with each other.
Polygamous Marriage: A type of marriage where one person has multiple spouses simultaneously. This can include polygyny, where a man has multiple wives, or polyandry, where a woman has multiple husbands.
Open Marriage: A marriage in which both partners agree to engage in sexual relationships with other people.
Common-Law Marriage: A type of domestic partnership in which a couple cohabits for a period of time, usually several years, and is legally recognized as married without a formal ceremony or legal registration.
Same-Sex Marriage: A marriage between two individuals of the same gender.
Interracial Marriage: A marriage between individuals of different racial or ethnic backgrounds.
Arranged Marriage: A marriage in which the partners are chosen by their families, often without their input or consent.
Shotgun Marriage: A marriage that occurs quickly, often due to an unplanned pregnancy or other unexpected circumstances.
Companionate Marriage: A type of marriage where the partners prioritize emotional intimacy and companionship over sexual intimacy.
Covenant Marriage: A marriage in which the partners make a commitment to each other that is legally binding and often includes premarital counseling and a pledge to work through any difficulties that may arise in the marriage.
"It overlaps significantly with the concept of social relations, which are the fundamental unit of analysis within the social sciences."
"Relations vary in degrees of intimacy, self-disclosure, duration, reciprocity, and power distribution."
"The main themes or trends of the interpersonal relations are: family, kinship, friendship, love, marriage, business, employment, clubs, neighborhoods, ethical values, support, and solidarity."
"Interpersonal relations may be regulated by law, custom, or mutual agreement."
"They form the basis of social groups and societies."
"They appear when people communicate or act with each other within specific social contexts."
"They thrive on equitable and reciprocal compromises."
"The interdisciplinary analysis of relationships draws heavily upon the other social sciences, including, but not limited to: anthropology, linguistics, sociology, economics, political science, communication, mathematics, social work, communication, and cultural studies."
"This scientific analysis had evolved during the 1990s and has become 'relationship science,' through the researches of Ellen Berscheid and Elaine Hatfield."
"This interdisciplinary science attempts to provide evidence-based conclusions through the use of data analysis."
"Interpersonal relation describes a social association, connection, or affiliation between two or more persons."
"Relations vary in degrees of intimacy, self-disclosure, duration, reciprocity, and power distribution."
"They form the basis of social groups and societies."
"Interpersonal relations may be regulated by law, custom, or mutual agreement."
"People communicate or act with each other within specific social contexts."
"They thrive on equitable and reciprocal compromises."
"The interdisciplinary analysis of relationships draws heavily upon the other social sciences, including, but not limited to: anthropology, linguistics, sociology, economics, political science, communication, mathematics, social work, communication, and cultural studies."
"This interdisciplinary science attempts to provide evidence-based conclusions through the use of data analysis."
"This scientific analysis had evolved during the 1990s and has become 'relationship science'..."