Knapp Relationship Model

The relationship I will be discussing today is between a former close friend and I. We have been friends for around three years, but this summer we went through a bonding stage and coming together. We became very close throughout the summer we saw each other. As we both have moved to college now though, our relationship that once was very strong has now weakened significantly. Now I believe we are in the stage of either differentiating or circumscribing. 

I believe online communication has affected our relationship in a negative and positive way. In one hand we are able to communicate with each other more easily, keep tabs on each other, and steadily maintain our relationship as best we can. But on the other hand it is difficult to see each other live completely different lives, as we have seen each other every day for the past few years, and became very close over the summer. But this change has given me a new perspective on our relationship, and focus on  maintaining it rather than bonding and strengthening it.