Comm 105-Knapp's Relational Development Model

In chapter 6 I was interested in the relational development model.  It puts together a diagram that shows the steps in a relationship's coming together and falling apart.  I think it is pretty accurate in terms of the steps and what happens within them.  The stages in coming apart are fairly accurate too.  When a relationship is on the brink of falling apart the two parties involved start to develop differences that don't compliment the relationship.  Pretty soon they start to stagnate and then avoid eachother.  When this happens the parties probably want some time apart to think.  When that happens, I don't think there is any point to expect any good to come from this time apart.  The more time you spend away from eachother without trying to resolve the problem, the worse it gets.  Before you know it the relationship is doomed.  On the brightside, at least there is Knapp's model to help guide you to where the relationship is going.  

Yeah...maybe that's not such a bright side after all.