Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Discussion 3 - Knapp's Relational Model

I am in a tough relationship with someone who was once a close friend of mine (somewhere between experimenting and initiating, though we weren't romantically involved we were comfortable referring to each other as best friend). We were friends online for over 6 years, and decided to move in together because we both needed a roommate. It didn't go poorly until the end, when we were avoiding each other in every way and refused to speak to one another. He moved out and things are easier now. At the moment, we're somewhere between the stagnating and avoidance stage - we don't talk, and only talk to each other when needed (his cat and vehicle are still at this residence, communication is maintained for their sake). Talking online is much easier for us than talking in-person because we can think about what we say (kind of draft it), and we don't have to deal with physical emotions if we disagree.

Here is a picture of the cat in question. He is the goodest boy and is super sweet. I will miss him when he goes back to his family, but for now he's happy with treats every day and lots of pets.




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