recognize and evaluate the influences of roles in society on a relationship leve l.

characterize communication in close relationships influences that made me conform to social norms. address the issues first, conforming to external influences second, change the situation or conform third benefit or hindered by the situation lastly, if I were required to experience that again, ... change about the situat ion. society, power, courtship, and marriage or society, power, and friendship matter of choice matter of preference strong influences, such as proximity, attractiveness, and similarities. These societal elements go towards determining whom we choose as a partner. why do most couples have wedding ceremonies unrecogninzed societal norms. commonly held sterotypes also influence choices about whom one should or should not date and/or marry. most churches are not receptive to gay couples. Corporations also develop policies to limit providing gay partners benefits. power, the media portrays male aggression as normal and acceptable. some women even interpret aggression from their husbands as a sign of love. Friendships play an extremely important role in the lives of adolescents.

------------------------communication ethics statement about communication in close relationships analyze and develope my own personal communication ethics statement three considerations that can impact communication with others.

authentic communication refers to communication that is open and free from prete nse. We expect our closest friends to be authentic, or "real" with us. we are connecting with their "true" selves a nd we are

able to be our truest selves with them inside the friendship. Denying them the right to communicate authentically can lead to teermination of the relationship. being open in your own communication is the key. Taking responsibility for what you say, and respecting the rights of othersto speak will lead to longivity in the relationship. authentic relationships require that you take responsibility for what you say an d mean. authentic communicators always allow others to speak. When in a confrontation try to do these five steps; Try to "De-escalate" your anger. Re-establish listening and understanding what y our friend is saying. Show real empathy for what is being said. Take time out between discussions to g et a break from all the drama. Finally, be willing to try again. starting again from both parties indica tes that the two people are committed faithfully and are unwilling to end the friendship. Regardless of what happens, "True" friends survive and always stick together. At least, they "try" to stay together , and as long as at least one of the parties still wants the friendship to continue, there is still hope.