Relationship
Key Points | Questions | Examples
Key Points
Quick
A relationship is any kind of association or connection between elements.
E = Element
R = Relationship
Complete
A relationship is any kind of association or connection between elements. Relationship is more than just similarity. We often understand how elements are related by considering both similarities and differences. Elements can be associated or connected in many different and similar ways.
Each Defined by Other Two
Elements, relationships and proximities are woven together. In a sense, each is defined by the other two, and all three relate to situations. More details here.
Advanced Points
A few advanced points about relationships follow on this page.
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Tips
• Verbs as Clues - Often verbs reveal relationships. Examples: the verbs talk, drive and sit each describe associations and connections between elements.
• Not Only Human Relationships - Sometimes the word relationship is used to discuss associations and connections between couples, people and families. Here we use relationship in a much broader sense.
Questions
• What associations or connections are apparent? Suggested? Needed?
• What aspects of the related elements support or enhance the association?
• What verbs are you using related to the elements you're considering? Since verbs often reveal relationships, what other verbs might you substitute or use?
• How flexible, continuous, or solid does the association or connection need to be?
• How does the relationship support or enhance changes in the relationship (or changes in the elements related)?
Examples
Boat and Pier
A boat is related to the pier by the connecting rope.
Appointments
People scheduled to meet are related partly by standards of etiquette and mutual interests. They are also related by clocks and whatever method they use to keep track of their appointments.
Markets
People or companies in markets are related through business practices, competitors, economics, negotiations, computers, phones, social groups, networks, etc.
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