Problem
I. What types of messages are used to indicate the different message categories note above? This is your synthesis from the collection of messages obtained within each stage that you collected from your own life, others life, or from characters in a sitcom or movie. Provide example phrasings the individuals used to identify each relational stage listed above.
II. Do people give reasons for their desire to move from one stage to another or to stabilize their relationship? If so, what types of reasons do they give?
III. Does gender identity affect how people talk about relationship stages? Provide explanation as to whether the messages are discussed in the same way? In different ways?