IntroductionThe exchange of thoughts, ideas and concepts all depends on effective communication. Having effective communication allows for further understanding of the messages trying to be conveyed. By evaluating and analyzing my interpersonal communication skills I have been able to identify a number of areas in which I am strong, as well as some areas in which I could improve. This article will provide detailed information regarding my interpersonal communication skills, developmental pattern, how to repair relationships, strategies to improve listening, ways to overcome communication barriers, and finally an evaluation of conflict management strategies. My Definition of Interpersonal Communication and Self-Assessment There are many different types of communication, be it group, mass or interpersonal. For the purposes of this work, the identification of interpersonal communication is necessary. Interpersonal communication is the involvement of direct communication between two people. There tend to be three phases involved in such a process. The personal, fatigue and intimate phases. In this type of communication, non-verbal and verbal methods are used. People often define themselves as communicators based on the way they communicate. For example, when communicating with family members I can speak with more expression and use more nonverbal communication. However, when I am with peers, I can communicate in similar ways to them. This can mean less non-verbal communication. I think when we call ourselves communicators it's important to know who we are. A person's experiences and personality should determine who they are and how they like to communicate. I see myself as an active communicator......at the heart of the paper......and my relationships. I also believe that my personality allows me the ability to communicate with many people, regardless of who they may be. Being an extroverted individual, this makes me more than likely to get close to someone. I think my communication weaknesses are related to my listening skills. Sometimes I feel like I don't use active listening enough to understand what someone is trying to convey to me. I think if I used more eye contact and non-verbal cues like nodding my head while listening, I would acquire the information better. Actively listening will help me appear more engaged in the conversation, demonstrate that I'm actually listening, and give me the information I need for a response. I find it's easier to respond to a person when I actually try to listen to everything they say and when I'm engaged in their conversation.