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Foundations of Building a Friendship

Foundations of Building a Friendship. By: Natasha Jones. Have you ever wondered why you are not able to make friends as easy as others you know? This research was conducted to present that idea that all of us can exude magnetic energy that pulls others towards us.

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Foundations of Building a Friendship

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  1. Foundations of Building a Friendship By: Natasha Jones

  2. Have you ever wondered why you are not able to make friends as easy as others you know? This research was conducted to present that idea that all of us can exude magnetic energy that pulls others towards us. First we discovered what cause us to communicate the way we do. Second ideas offered to learn how to alter your behavior. Thirdly we learn about the evolution of a friendship, or what steps an acquaintanceship goes through before it turns into a friendship. Why research friendship?

  3. Understanding the Concept • According to the book communication is a systemic process in which people interact through symbols and language to create and interpret meaning, (Communication in Our Lives pg 3). • A relationship describes your associate with a person, place or thing. • A friendship is a healthy bond that two people share, that encourages honesty and commitment.

  4. What effects the way you communicate with others? • Perception • The way you view the external world • Personal Identity • The way you view yourself. • Language you use • The words you use to speak to a person • Non-verbal Symbols • Anything from haptics to physical appearance • Listening Skills • The way you hear and interpret meaning to words • Cultural factors • The way society you grew up in influences your behavior

  5. Evolution of a Friendship The first step of a relationship is referred to as role-limited interaction. When you began to gain common ground with the person the relationship moves to the friendly relations level. The next level is when the two of you develop a deeper understanding of one other’s personal life. Now you are friends. The peak of the friendship is called the nascent friendship. Lastly if/ when the relationship begins to dissolve it called a waning friendship.

  6. Conclusion • It is important to understand how your behavior can effect your relationship building skills. • Perception • Personal identity • Language you use • Nonverbal symbols • Listening skills • Cultural factors • It takes a lot of work to alter you communication style into one that is more approachable • But with hard work you will have the ability to become magnetic and draw more acquaintance, and ultimately make more friends!

  7. References • How TO DO THINGS (2008). How to Make a Lasting Impression. Retrieved Nov 16, 2009, fromhttp://www.howtodothings.com/family-relationships/how-to-leave-a-lasting-impression • Lowndes, Leil (2000). How to Be a People Magnet: Finding Friends-and Lovers-and Keeping them for Life. Chicago: Published by Contemporary Books • Pojman, Louis P. (2006) The Pursuit of Wisdom, Fifth Edition. Belmont, CA: Thomson Higher Education. Published by Allen, Holly J. • SAMHSANational Medical Health Information Center(Last edited 2009. Making and Keeping Friends: Building Skills that Enhance Friendships. Retrieved Nov 16, 2009, from http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/sma-3716/building.asp. • Wood, Julia T. (2009). Communication in Our Lives. Boston: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.

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