Relationships can take different forms, for example between two lovers or between parent and child. It often happens in a relationship that it deteriorates due to lack of communication. The most basic form of relationship is the dyad, where two people engage in communication about a shared history and personal nature. Ruben and Stewart (2006) argue that “in any dyad, unique language and communication patterns develop that differentiate that relationship from others.” We can easily see the dyadic relationship between friends. It is a type of relationship that can be characterized by the sharing of information, confidences, mutual assistance, pleasure, spontaneity and the use of slang words that distinguish them from others. For example, when talking with a friend, one can use expressions such as "what's up", "what's happening", etc. On the other hand, when verbalizing strangers, one can use words such as "Hi" or "Hello." A relationship between friends can also be considered an interpersonal relationship because, as noted above, both individuals share emotional bonds, loyalty, and mutual understanding. The following paragraphs will discuss the current stage of friendship on the “staircase” model, and also discuss some limitations of this model, and finally highlight the effect of mediated communication technologies on friendship. According to Knapp and Vangelisti's "staircase" model, the current This stage of my relationship with a friend can be considered a stage of experimentation. As we discussed in class, this is a phase in which a person often engages in “gossip” that can include where we are from and who we know (DiDomenico, 2013). I can say that the relationship I chose is at this stage because before the course...... middle of sheet ......i Synchronous", which means there will be a delay before that the same message is not transmitted to the receiver because the sender must type the message (DiDomenico, 2013) This characteristic of media can be observed in any relationship, it is not limited to friendship alone. in text messaging may not reflect the real feeling of another partner but just to see the other partner happy he might send emoticons So through the use of technology one cannot. predict whether the partner avoids real contact or something else In conclusion, the basic form of relationship is the dyad (person-to-person interaction. However, difficulties can arise when participants do not agree on the stabilization of. their relationship This instability can arise due to timing and technology issues, which allow both partners to begin and end relationships in new ways...