HSS 1101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Interpersonal Communication, Open Relationship, Social Isolation

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: HSS 1101
• Professor: Tien Nguyen

Document Summary

Chapter 7: committing to relationships and sexual health. Enter adulthood - you have developed unique way of communicating using gestures, words expressions & body positions. No 2 of you communicate in the exact same way or have the same need to connect w/ others. Different cultures have unique ways of expressing themselves & using body language to communicate. Have to be willing to accept differences & work to keep communication lines open. Some people are not raised in affectionate families or culture supportive of open expressions - do not discuss feelings/emotions & struggle to express what they feel. Communication: process, our action, word, facial expression, gesture or body posture - > becomes part shared history. If bring about the past in your new relationship: may be cynical, distrustful & guarded in your exchanges w/ others. Ability to communicate assertively is an important skill in relationship.