Interpersonal Relationships: Secretariat of Christian Education

Interpersonal relationships are the association or interaction between two or more people; human beings were created by God and need to relate, not only with God, but also with their fellow beings, for they are social creatures with such needs. Furthermore, it is essential that individuals maintain interpersonal relationships with various people, whether at work, school, with neighbors, or with those with whom they conduct business. These associations may be rooted in business, personal interests, or feelings such as love, which often lead to marriage. They form the foundation of how people interact with others in their daily lives.
Interpersonal relationships develop in diverse settings, such as the family, marriage, religious communities, social clubs, or the workplace. When speaking of interpersonal relationships, we refer to the manner of association that exists between two or more individuals, grounded in mutual interests. Similarly, alliances between nations are formed, along with ways of coexisting and conducting business. This enables the exchange and negotiation of products and goods each country produces. Therefore, it is vital that nations maintain good interrelations with other countries.
In any kind of interpersonal relationships, conflict always arises, sometimes even within the church; therefore, it is essential that people maintain healthy interpersonal relationships. Human beings partake in a fallen nature, and throughout biblical history, conflicts between individuals are observed, from the book of Genesis to the book of Revelation. The history of humanity is a history of wars and conflicts. Man needs to learn to coexist and love his neighbor, but this can only be achieved through the new birth in Christ.