Komunikasi Antarpersona Hubungan Jarak Jauh

Abstract

This study aims to determine how interpersonal communication between couples in maintaining long-distance relationships. The theory used in this study is the theory of social penetration and a qualitative approach with the number of informants 6 people obtained from the purposive sampling method.  The results showed that maintaining communication can facilitate long-distance relationships between couples. Conflict becomes a dynamic in maintaining relationships. The process of adjusting or matching relationships that occur during conflict according to social penetration theory is for the process of developing and breaking interpersonal relationships. If a relationship is to be at a more serious stage, partners must be able to work through conflict to maintain the relationship, even if the conflict is part of developing the relationship.