My Interpersonal Relationship My wife is the perfect person for my relationship analysis, because we are extremely close. My wife Amanda and I have long, meaningful conversations at least once a week. We have three daughters, so our conversations can range from our relationship expectations to our parenting styles. Even though we sometimes argue about the other person's parenting style, in the end we both know that by working together and compromising we can overcome anything. In our relationship it is important to have a good foundation on which to support each other. Empathy is very important to Amanda and me. We both realize that no relationship is perfect as long as we support each other, we can get through anything. Amanda and I usually have important conversations in our room after the kids go to bed. One evening, after completing a relationship expectations assignment, my wife and I examined what we expect from our relationships. For example, I told her that when we have a conversation I prefer her to look me in the eye and make it clear that she heard and understood. I also find that I pay more attention to how I converse with others. This course helped me understand what a great relationship I have with my wife and how I can improve it. I know that the health of our marriage depends on how well we know each other's expectations, making sure that even if she is a permissive parent and I am an authoritative parent, we must work together and compromise in order to be the best parents possible for our daughters . Supporting each other is the foundation of our marriage. The interpersonal communication course helped me open my eyes to improve the way I communicate not only with my wife and family, but also with anyone else I might come in contact with