The expression "relationship" is from the old French word "relac�on," which is in turn based on the Latin word "relationem" which means "association, connection and correspondence." Consistent with its etymological roots, one of the definitions offered in the Oxford Dictionary for relation is "the existence of a connection, correspondence, contrast, or 3 feeling prevailing The expression "relationship" is from the old French word "relac�on," which is in turn based on the Latin word "relationem" which means "association, connection and correspondence." Consistent with its etymological roots, one of the definitions offered in the Oxford Dictionary for relation is "the existence of a connection, correspondence, contrast, or 3 feeling prevailing between persons or things." In the academic literature, relationship can be defined by analogy to specific types of relationships such as parent-child, marriage, friendship or dating, or it can be defined in generic terms (Berscheid 1994). This book possesses numerous atomized research areas focusing on specific kinds of relationships, e.g. Family, loved ones, friends and your peers.