A bond is better than a title

In today's world of latest technology , it has become quite harder to maintain our close

relationships. A relationship is a set of expectations which two people have for the behavior

based on the pattern of interaction between them (Littlejohn & Foss, 2008, p.194). It's worth

noting that good relationships do not come into play, nor do they grow and nature themselves

automatically. Most people are wary of the fact that for relationships to work, they need

some input. For instance people have to be together and spend more time building their

relationship. Without such input such relationship are bound to deteriorate and collapse

altogether (Canary & Dainton, 2002, p.xiii).

A healthy relationship begins and are maintained when the two individuals in a relationship

make a move towards each other and this can be aimed at starting a conversation which as it

turns out to blossoms into a meaningful friendship. Competent initiations always turn out to

be smooth, relaxed and enjoyable. A true bond within each other will never develop if

neither member is adept at beginning enjoyable conversations.

Friends and family are sensitive and aware of their partners. Listening and responding skills

helps one to focus on his friends’ needs and react appropriately. It is always an uphill task to

form and maintain a relationship with others especially those who try to keep to themselves

and responsiveness turns out to be a key friendship competency.

People in close relationships always share personal information and feelings with each other.

A relationship will never materialize where people are only discussing abstract ideas or

surface issues. The skill of self-disclosure where one describes feelings and behaviors' is

crucial in maintaining relationships.