Interpersonal communication is the lifeblood of human relationships, acting as the primary mechanism through which we build, maintain, and sometimes dismantle our connections with others. It is defined as an exchange of messages between interdependent people who influence one another based on unique social and cultural contexts. The Lifecycle of a Relationship (Knapp's Model)
The first point of contact where interactions are brief and superficial, like a simple "Hello". Interpersonal Communication & Human Relationships
Relational identities fuse as partners develop shared routines and social circles. Interpersonal Communication & Human Relationships