Interpersonal

Communication 110Dimensions of Relationships

Dimensions are the ways in which

people can interact in

interpersonal relationships

There are four

Emotional: Feelings, AffectSharing emotions, exploring emotions, stimulating emotions

Physical

Sexual

Non sexual

Touching

Close proximity

Doing physical things together

That is the difference between sexual and non sexual touching?

Cognitive

Thinking: problem solving, mental stimulation, sharing ideas

Spiritual: Experiences beyond the

five sensesReligious, philosophical, divine, mystical, transcendent

The four dimensions have to do with the

way that human being interact with

each other and the environment.Physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual