Functional Relationship

Functional Relationship are relationships that provide important functions in achieving our personal well-being. They are based on some level of mutual understanding, trust (credibility) and respect (competence). The relationship may not develop into an interpersonal relationship, though it is an important that it is functional (such as getting along with a family member, keeping a job, resolving an issue, collaborating on a common passion). Functional Relationships include:

• Collaborative Relationship - are relationships that each person is collaborating around a common interest or goal.
• Supportive Relationship - are relationships that a person is dependent on some level of support.
• Transactional Relationship - are relationships that each person achieves a functional benefit. It could be relationship with your boss, business client or even a family member.