There comes a point in life when you need to be touched and consoled by another. In the search for belonging we try to understand who and what they are, and we can determine their existence only through interpersonal relationships. Interpersonal relationships are an essential part of our daily lives. Not only do they provide us with distinct characteristics of who and what we are, but they enable us to understand and relate to others. When we master the art of relating and creating healthy relationships, the world around us becomes relatively easy to deal with and we find a sense of true belonging. In this article I will discuss the importance of interpersonal relationships and how they play an important role in the success of school, work, and church. To affirm my statements provided in this document. I will also incorporate theoretical perspectives gleaned from two scholarly articles, the Journal of Organizational Behavior and the Social Psychology Quarterly. For starters, developing interpersonal relationships is vital to the success of your future. They provide an understanding of who they are and what they are capable of becoming. According to Beebe, S.A., Beebe, S.J., and Redmond (2008), interpersonal relationships are defined as connections developed between two or more people through friends, family, work, church, school, marriage, and clubs (Beebe, S.A., Beebe, S.J., and Redmond, 2008, p. Creating and sustaining success... half of article....... J., & Redmond, MV (2008). Interpersonal communication: relating to others (5th ed. Boston). : PearsonDeCenzo, D.A. & Silhanek, B. (2001) Human Relations: Personal and Professional Development (2nd ed.) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.Joplin, J.R., Quick, J.C. & Nelson, D.L. (November 1999). Attachment Behavior and Health: Relationships at Work and Home. Journal of Organizational Behavior, Vol. 20, No. 6, pp. 783-796Josselson, R. (2002). on June 12, 2010 from http://libraries.ou.edu/eresources/reserves/- go“Summer,” “2010,” “HR,” “Advanced Programs”O' Malley, M.N., and Schubarth, G. (December 1984). Fairness and pacification: success and affiliation motivations in interpersonal relationships. Social Psychology Quarterly, Vol. 47, no. 4, pp. 364-371