tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472615121230121906.post7590123895355156967..comments2023-08-17T06:36:11.000-07:00Comments on My Interpersonal Communications: Concept 4: Autonomy/ConnectionJoaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935836421000019745noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472615121230121906.post-91775893118604611992010-11-30T12:53:17.868-08:002010-11-30T12:53:17.868-08:00To me, you're actually one great couple exampl...To me, you're actually one great couple example! Congratulations! ;)Caro.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01155753989640048008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472615121230121906.post-8897648197156749232010-11-30T00:58:55.544-08:002010-11-30T00:58:55.544-08:00I agree with you! As you know, me and my boyfriend...I agree with you! As you know, me and my boyfriend are together since five years and we always had our own friends, activities, interests, etc. I feel it's very important to do my own things even if I'm in a romantic relationship. I often see people who are very intense at the beginning of their relation, and that often leads them to break out because, at the end, they feel suffocating. Since me and my boyfriend are not studying at the same university, we see each other only the week-end. Some people may think it's hard to maintain connection but, on the contrary, I feel that this strengthen our relationship.Joaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935836421000019745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472615121230121906.post-22613542097071939502010-11-30T00:07:50.589-08:002010-11-30T00:07:50.589-08:00Knowing Melissa, I can say this analyze of her sit...Knowing Melissa, I can say this analyze of her situation really makes sense to me! Like you said, individuality and connection are both favorable to keep an healthy relationship. I particularly appreciate this part of the article you suggested: ''The real issue couples tend to struggle with is maintaining their own sense of individuality outside of being a couple. Being fused into one single entity (think Brangelina) could potentially damage the image a person has of himself. Doing activities separately and staying dedicated to personal interests helps curb the potential for the “unicouple” effect''. I completely agree with this statement. I believe that practicing activities without your significant other can help you keeping your own identity and balance. People I know that can be considered as ''unicouple'' tend to forget their own identity apart from their love one. I think that balance/moderation is the key to everything.Caro.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01155753989640048008noreply@blogger.com