Intrapersonal- Personal entry

As I did some research on intrapersonal communication, I found myself pondering how I performed in my past relationships with family, friends, and the opposite sex. As my eyes moved over each conflict, my brain flashed through every problem I’ve had with communication. I thought back to my last relationship with a boy who I couldn’t seem to trust. I thought about my relationship with my mother and how the space between us has brought us closer. I sit here and smile as I recall the conversation I just had with my best friend. Time has made most of the relationships in my life grow stronger. I believe that time will teach you a great amount about someone. They say that everyone is good; you just have to wait for them to show you that true side of themselves. I have waited for people to teach me about the good they will bring to the table- sometimes they lay it out, and sometimes it never shines through. I have not been in enough relationships to teach anyone about what to do and what not to do. I can tell you that communication in a relationship is an art. It is an art that has to be practiced and failed at. It is an art that will let you make mistakes. Though most importantly, I have learned that every relationship needs to find a balance. I know I should be an open person, but also closed at times. I have found that it is incredibly important to be independent, but it can hurt you if you are too detached. The more relationships that we experience, the more we grow in our knowledge of how we should be treated. I always feel bad for the girls who jump into relationships quickly for a long period of time. I think it is imperative to date around so that you can compare each relationship in order to shape your thoughts on what you are looking for in a future partner. When looking for someone to date, I usually find a person who has similar values, is respectful, and open. I care a lot about my relationships with people, and it puts me in great distress when one of them is not going well. As I looked through all these sections I started to over analyze my past relationships. At times, you have to stop picking at the small things and look at the relationship as a whole. I believe a person should make you happy. When that person starts to make you feel unhappy, then you should step back and ponder your intrapersonal communication.