JAKARTA - Interpersonal relationships are important in human life. This relationship includes intimate relationships and long distance relationships. Regardless of their nature, all types of interpersonal relationships help a person obtain the social support that is essential for physical and mental well-being.
The strength and depth of an interpersonal relationship can be different for each individual. It all depends on who the relationship is with, the expectations of the people involved, and the context in which the relationship is established.
Here are a number of types of interpersonal relationships that you can find in your daily life.
Platonic RelationsA platonic relationship is a type of relationship that involves a close and intimate bond without containing sex or romance. Platonic relationships can occur anywhere and can involve the same sex or the opposite sex.
Platonic relationships play an important role in providing social support, which is essential for your health and well-being. Research shows that this relationship can help reduce the risk of disease, lower the risk of depression or anxiety, and boost immunity.
Romantic RelationshipA romantic relationship is a relationship characterized by feelings of love and attraction to another person. Romantic relationships tend to change over time. Early in a relationship, people usually experience a stronger arousal. During this period, the brain releases specific neurotransmitters (dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin) that cause people to feel euphoric and "fall in love."
Over time, these feelings begin to lessen in intensity. However, as the relationship grows more mature, the level of intimacy and emotional understanding changes deeper.
Family relationshipFamily relationships are interpersonal relationships built by people who are related by blood or related through marriage. This relationship is usually the first type of interpersonal relationship an individual has.
The parties included in the family relationship, namely husband, wife, parents, brother, sister, grandfather, grandmother, in-laws, uncles, and so on.
Friendly RelationshipFriendship is an unconditional interpersonal relationship in which individuals are involved of their own accord. There is no formality in this relationship and the individuals involved enjoy each other's presence.
One can only form friendships with people who have a high degree of compatibility. For some people, friendly relationships can be more important than family relationships or romantic relationships.
Work Relations (professional)Work or professional relationships are interpersonal relationships that exist because they are in the same organization. Individuals involved in it can also be called colleagues or colleagues.
This relationship is formed because of the same goal. Colleagues or co-workers may like each other or vice versa.
Toxic RelationshipA toxic relationship is a type of interpersonal relationship in which the emotional, physical, or psychological well-being is harmed or threatened by one or more people in some way. Being in a toxic relationship can kill your self-confidence.
Any type of relationship can be toxic including friendships, family relationships, romantic relationships, or professional relationships at work.
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