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Week 5 DQ 2 COM-100 February 8, 2019

How do dialectical tensions shape communication in different stages of relationships? Use at least three examples from your own relationships to explain (i.e., identify the stage of the relationship in each example, identify what tensions are present in each example, and explain how they shape the communication between you and your relational partner in each example).

Concerning the three most common dialectical tensions, autonomy versus connection, openness verses closedness, and novelty versus predictability, there are typical patterns based on the stage a certain relationship is in (Farmer, 2016). For example, a relationship in the initiating stage would most likely lean towards the closedness and novelty parts of the spectrum while a relationship in the bonding stage would likely lean towards openness and predictability, however, this is not always the case. The balance is highly dependent on the needs and personalities of the individuals in the relationship. In my relationship with my parents, I believe we’re in the differentiating stage, which isn’t negative, but just reflects how I’ve become an adult and more independent. A dialectical tension present in this relationship is autonomy versus connection. This shapes our communication because I have to make sure to carve out time to spend with my parents and they have to start letting me become more independent. My relationship with my sister is in the integrating stage and I think our biggest dialectical tension is novelty versus predictability. We spend so much time together, it’s often hard for us to balance falling into a routine and getting out to try new things. This affects our communication because we’re extremely comfortable with each other and can either sit in silence or talk for hours. My relationship with my closest group of friends is in the integrating stage and our biggest dialectical tension is openness versus closedness. This affects our communication because often we are unsure which information is appropriate to be disclosed to the whole group or a single friend that we are closest with. References Farmer, J. (2016). Chapter 7: Interpersonal Relationships. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.) Human communication. Retrieved from http://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2016/humancommunication_ebook_1e.php...