The chivalrous man who holds a door open or signals a women to go ahead of him when he is driving is negotiating both status and connection. The status difference is implied by a Meta message of control: the woman gets to proceed not because it's her right but because he has granted her permission, so she is being framed as subordinate. A relationship must not only have communication but should include so many things to stay successful over time.

For a relationship to stay successful overtime, the couple should be able to communicate with each other. Having the ability to talk to your significant other about problems that are occurring in your life or even if it's just for a simple advise, you should always be able to talk to them. For example, in Hemingway's, "Hills Like Elephants", the husband and wife talk about having an abortion...