Communication is the key to any successful relationship. Communication is not just about talking, many factors are involved in communication. Interpersonal communication is necessary in any type of relationship. A newly engaged couple decides to stay in a committed relationship. This letter will explain the development of the power of words and how words can affect people's attitudes, behavior and perceptions Additionally, the paper will explain the impact of gender and culture on interpersonal communications. This letter will also reveal what the appropriate levels of self-disclosure relationships are. Last but not least, recognize how self-concept and defensive and supportive messages and behaviors create positive and negative communication climates. Communication is necessary for all relationships, the important factor that can create and establish a relationship. When partners decide to get married, they need to communicate and understand each other. Communication seems easy, but it is not and it takes time to communicate effectively. When couples decide to bond, they should include these factors to improve their communication skills. Interpersonal relationship is the key to any successful relationship. Communication is not just about talking, many factors are involved in communication. Interpersonal communication is necessary in any type of relationship. A newly engaged couple decides to stay in a committed relationship. This letter will explain active, critical and empathetic listening strategies. Second, address the power of words and how they can create effects on attitudes, behaviors and perception. Additionally, the article will explain... middle of article ...... gender, sexuality, and racial identity. According to an article titled, How Self-Esteem Affects Relationships, author Suzen Philipp says that negative self-concept can lead to self-doubt in a relationship, this can affect the feelings one feels towards their partner . When a person has a complex about themselves, they tend to bring negativity into a relationship, and when this happens, communication decreases. Bahrick HP (March 1984). "Semantic memory content in permastore: fifty years of memory for Spanish learned at school". J Exp Psychol Gen 113 (1): 1-29. PMID 6242406. Mulnix, J. W. (2010). Thinking critically about critical thinking. Philosophy and theory of education. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-5812.2010.00673.x. Mulnix, J. W. (2010). Husman, R. C., Lahiff, J. M., & Penrose, J. M. (1988). Business communication: strategies and skills. Chicago: Dryden