It is dependent upon each individual viewpoint and can stem beyond just symmetrical or complementary. The interactional view theory is one that is very relevant to our everyday lives. Relationships are all around us. We are continually experiencing new things and new relationships every day. Every new encounter holds something unique and an opportunity to learn.
Life is a series of compromises.
If you set yourself in stone, the pieces will eventually crumble. Identify these axioms in your life. They are not set in stone. They can be flexible and adjust to anyone's interpretation. After all, we are not all the same and we all have very different interpretations of what constitutes communication.