Caring and relational past work best in combination for improving interpersonal communication in relationships. Explain these two concepts and give an example of them working together.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary but students should first demonstrate an understanding of what it means to care and to recognize relational past. A potential example of them working together might involve one person remembering from when the friendship first started that the other person expressed a love of a particular musical artist. He or she might buy tickets to a concert as a fun thing for them to do together. This demonstrates other-centeredness while also acknowledging relational past.

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