Letter of Advice: Interpersonal Communications

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[...] This is why we need to understand the power of the words we use when communicating with someone that you are in a relationship with. There is evidence that shows that word choice can be a very powerful tool. From reading I have discovered that, “Words are magical in the way they affect the minds of those who use them. mere matter of words," we say contemptuously, forgetting that words have power to mold men's thinking, to canalize their feeling, to direct their willing and acting. [...]

[...] Define emotional intelligence and its role in effective interpersonal relationships. Evaluate appropriate levels of self-disclosure in relationships. I have learned from previous relationships, that the way we listen to each other plays a major role in our communications. The best way to improve your listening is to develop strategies for active, critical, and empathetic listening. There is much evidence that shows that good listening skills can help the communication in a relationship. Through research I have found this : “Although the term good listening has been defined in numerous ways, two terms used rather frequently to describe good or effective listening are active (i.e., Focused participation in the listening situation that is easily recognizable) and empathic (i.e. [...]

[...] These unspoken messages serve a variety of functions in interpersonal communication. They may reinforce, complement, or emphasize the words you speak; substitute for words; interrupt or distract from verbal communication and be a form of noise; or conflict with/contradict the verbal message (Sole, 2011).” If we understand how to emotionally respond to situations, how to clarify our perceptions, and the functions of our non-verbal communications, we will learn or know how to respond when communicating with are significant others. If we are aware of what we are doing we will know how to fix what may cause a conflict. [...]

[...] There are many steps we could take to improve are communications with each other. Things such as: learning how to be and empathetic and effective listener, understanding that the words we use are power tools, understanding how we are being perceived as wells as are emotional and non-verbal expressions, understanding how to effectively and intelligently communicate are emotions, and learning when and how much of our selves we should disclose; can make a world of difference and could lead to having a very satisfying relationship. [...]

[...] Define emotional intelligence and its role in effective interpersonal relationships. Evaluate appropriate levels of self-disclosure in relationships. Letter of Advice Dear Cathy and Joe, I received the news that you all recently got engaged and I would like to say congratulations! Getting engaged is a major step, and one of the first steps of forming a lifelong partnership and marriage. Relationships with others can be a great and wonderful thing; especially when that person becomes someone that you would like to spend the rest of your life with. [...]