After completing this chapter, you should be able to:

7.1 Describe why we enter into relationships.
7.2 Distinguish among the following kinds of relationships, including their development and breadth and depth: acquaintanceship, friendship, romantic, family, and work relationships.
7.3 Discuss the nature of conversation and its role in relationships.
7.4 Identify how gender and culture impact relationship formation, maintenance, and termination.
7.5 Provide examples of the ways in which digital media influence our relationships.