A Friend Who Learns You Are Studying Interpersonal Communication Asks

question 68

Essay

A friend who learns you are studying interpersonal communication asks for your opinion on what really holds a relationship together. Your friend says, "Some people I know tell me it's taking care of the big things like getting a home and celebrating anniversaries and stuff. But other people say the big things don't matter as much as the day-to-day stuff. Who is right?" Write out your response to your friend's question. In your response, be sure to not only state your opinion, but also to cite research findings (no need to footnote specific sources) that support your opinion.

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Definitions:

Employment Contract

A formal agreement between an employer and an employee that outlines the terms and conditions of employment.

Parol Evidence Rule

A legal principle that prevents parties to a written contract from presenting extrinsic evidence of terms of the agreement that contradict, modify, or vary contractual terms agreed upon in the written document.

Partially Written

Describes a document or agreement that is composed of both handwritten and typed or printed elements.

Majority Rule

Majority rule is a decision-making principle whereby the choice of the greater number of participants in a group is accepted as the decision for the whole group.