During the month of February, I'll be talking a lot about relationships. Whether it's a romance, friendship, or even the one we have with our own soul, relationships create the magic in life. In today's episode, I discuss Knapp's Relationship Development Model and how every relationship goes through definitive stages. If you're struggling in a relationship or someone you love is struggling, this podcast episode may help you figure out where that breakdown is happening and what to do about it. I also talk about relational maintenance and offer some strategies to nurture a relationship if it's one you're hoping to have for a very long time. I'm not a couples counselor by any stretch, but with a background in psychology, I'm forever learning and researching about the human mind and social development. Lastly, to see a helpful visual of Knapp's model, do a quick Google search to find the Knapp pie chart and see how some of the stages intertwine and can actually work to strengthen relationships. I hope you enjoy today's episode.
