Intrapersonal Logic Theory

A complement to Interpersonal Logic Theory, focusing on variation within a single individual across time, mood, and context. A person may reason rigorously in their professional field but rely on intuition or tradition in personal life; they may accept evidence calmly in one moment and dismiss it angrily the next. Intrapersonal logic theory explores how identity, emotional state, and shifting commitments produce internal logical pluralism—the same person can hold contradictory standards, change their reasoning style under stress, or switch between rationalities depending on whether they are arguing, meditating, or making a quick decision. It challenges the assumption that each person has a single, stable “rationality.”

Example: “He was a hard‑nosed empiricist at work, but when discussing his childhood beliefs, his reasoning shifted to narrative coherence and emotional truth—intrapersonal logic theory, the same mind, different logics.”

Intrapersonal Logic Theory by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 30, 2026

interpersonal communication 

Exchange of information between two or more persons. During interpersonal communication there is the act of sending a message as well as receiving a message, which can be indirect or direct. Successful interpersonal communication is fulfilled when two or more persons understand the message being sent and received.

For example components of interpersonal communication such as indirect communication involve the use of body language, eye contact etc. and direct communication involves explicitly using language or speech acts to communicate.

interpersonal communication by Jmarie123 January 9, 2014

Interpersonal Tourist 

A person who engages in numerous casual relationships without the benefit of clergy.

Man that girls gets around she must be an interpersonal tourist.

Interpersonal Tourist by Michael Wiens March 30, 2008

Interpersonal Attraction

The study of why people are attracted to each other and how is attraction built.

Not every man and woman may be physically attracted to each other but there is a possibility that interpersonal attraction (their personality) can be attractive between each other.

With interpersonal attraction, it is the personality that we may or may not find attractive. It is the personality that is being judged.

Interpersonal attraction can be built and maintained.

Interpersonal Attraction by Urban Dictionary December 21, 2008

Interpersonal Pyromaniac 

Somebody who, either through intentional acts or fuck-ups, constantly and consistently burns bridges between people.

"Man I'm trying to apply for jobs now, but I don't have any good references. If only I was't such a professional Interpersonal Pyromaniac. I should probably remove that from my "Work Experience" section as well... probably...

Interpersonal Pyromaniac by Definitely not SMG April 3, 2017

Interpersonal Influence 

The result of genuine and intentional human to human interactions that lead to the formation of trusted and reliable connections and/or personal/professional relationships.

Mark was developing his interpersonal influence by having honest conversations with his clients about expectations.

Interpersonal Influence by wildlyinfluencial April 7, 2020

Remote interpersonal research (RIR) 

To excessively stalk people on the internet without them knowing you exist

Me: I did some remote interpersonal research (RIR) and found the Facebook, Instagram, his mom's Instagram of that cute medical student I saw on campus.
You: How? You don't even know his name.
Me: I scrolled through hundreds of Facebook profiles to find him.

Remote interpersonal research (RIR) by RIR17 October 19, 2017