Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to examine the role of communication in creating and sustaining relationships by analyzing interpersonal communication principles and concepts in the development, maintenance, and possibly, the deterioration of a long-term significant relationship. This assignment is linked to the following Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Examine the foundations of basic interpersonal communication principles, and the impact of social media on interpersonal communication. 2. Identify components of communication and identity, to include: self-concept, impression management, and self-disclosure. 3. Recognize the importance of the perception process. 4. Distinguish relationship behaviors in a variety of interpersonal relationship contexts. 5. Analyze conflict management strategies in a variety of interpersonal relationship contexts. This assignment is designed to help you practice evaluating orally and in writing interpersonal skill concepts covered in this course. You will by analyzing a relationship that is important to you and describing it in terms used in the textbook and class discussions. This assignment has two components: a 4-5-page paper and oral presentation. Overview No matter what type of relationship we are in-whether in terms of friendship, romance, or family, all relationships are in the process of either developing or dying. This assignment requires you to analyze an interpersonal relationship using communication concepts/theories and principles from the text and lectures. The relationship you choose to write about can be one that you are currently engaged in or one that has already ended. It should, however, be a fairly recent one, not a relationship you had in grade school. It can be a friendship, family relationship or a romantic relationship. You don't need to disclose any information you are not comfortable disclosing.