Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Interpersonal Relationships


This photo is of my family last fall when we were away on a spiritual retreat weekend with friends. It reminds me of the joy I feel having a great family. Interpersonal relationships are on my mind.

Probably because right now I am the most excited about what I'm learning in the other class I am taking this quarter -- "Assessing and Teaching Communication Arts." We're studying the text Looking Out/Looking In. This is my first class in interpersonal communication.

When I was in college for my undergraduate degree, I missed out on the interpersonal class, because there were others that were required in my concentration (Mass Media), and it never seemed to fit my schedule as an elective.

Of course, there are so many examples from real life to look at when we discuss each topic. I'm going to be writing a discussion thread about self-fulfilling prophecies. I need to spend some time thinking about when/how I have done this to myself.

My husband and I think that we have a really good relationship. It is, at the heart, a best-friendship. What I'm learning should enhance it. However, I'm worried that I will begin to over analyze our communication and drive him crazy. He's not one for too much "metacommunication." :)

Lynelle

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