Interpersonal Relations

Among several theories, including the commitments we are discussing, I am particularly interested in MP. Johnson's commitment theory, I think it is very effective for analyzing human wishes and lack of key driving force to maintain commitment within a relationship. In his theory, Johnson explains three kinds of perceptual commitments that eventually lead to a decision to stay in their relationship. The three commitments discussed are personal, ethical and structural promises (Berscheid & Regan, 2005).

Relational Dialectic Theory (RDT) of Leslie Baxter (1988) is an epochal analysis of interpersonal relationship that makes communication patterns among partners attributable to the existence of dialectical tension. RDT begins with a simple premise that relationships involve tension based on conflicting needs. In other words, the RDT seems to have confused relations, and recognizes that there is no escape from pushing or pulling in the opposite direction at first glance. "Push" and "Skinning" are the reasons that human relations are human relations.

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Relationship dialectics is a theory of interpersonal communication on intimate relationships and interpersonal relationships and highlights tensions, struggles, and interactions among opposing trends. The theory proposed by Leslie Baxter and Barbara Montgomery in 1988 defines a communication model between partners. It is the result of local dialectical tension. Often there are contradictory desires and opinions that lead to dialectical tension when making decisions. Leslie A. Baxter and Barbara M. Montgomery use a common slang like "opposite charm" to experience dialect tension, but these contradictory things come from "a group of wings gather" It illustrates a statement. "Two companies, three people", but "better"

According to Michaela Meyer, "Relational dialectic theory reveals tensions in interpersonal relationships and assumes the ongoing maintenance and recovery of these tensions, so the theory of relational dialectics is related to how tension is managed in the relationship Extensive research has been done on the role of dialectical tension in relationships that serve to define 'as well as the factors affecting tension and its impact on relationships. Through research on romantic relationships, long distance relationships, friendships, and family relationships, researchers observed the existence and frequency of some dialectical tension in various relationships.