An
interpersonal relationship is a strong, deep, or acquaintance between two or more people that may range in duration from brief to enduring. This association may be based on
inference,
love,
solidarity, regular business interactions, or some other type of social commitment. Interpersonal relationships are formed in the context of social, cultural and other influences. The context can vary from
family or
kinship relations,
friendship,
marriage, relations with associates,
work,
clubs,
neighborhoods, and
places of worship. They may be regulated by
law,
custom, or mutual agreement, and are the basis of
social groups and
society as a whole.