Causes. Numbness is usually caused by damage, irritation or compression of several nerves or a single branch of a nerve, most often situated in the periphery of your body. Diseases affecting the peripheral nerves, such as diabetes, also can cause numbness.Rarely, numbness can be caused by problems in your brain or spinal cord.Fortunately, numbness by itself is only rarely associated with potentially life-threatening disorders, such as strokes or tumors.Your doctor will need detailed information about your symptoms to diagnose the cause of your numbness.arely, numbness can be caused by problems in your brain or spinal cord. Fortunately, numbness by itself is only rarely associated with potentially life-threatening disorders, such as strokes or tumors. Your doctor will need detailed information about your symptoms to diagnose the cause of your numbness.
interpersonal. adjective. 1  Of or relating to the interactions between individuals: interpersonal skills. 2  Existing or occurring between individuals: interpersonal communication or conflict.
An interpersonal relationship is a strong, deep, or close association 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 and may and perhaps will vary from family or kinship relations, friendship, marriage, relations with associates, work, clubs, neighborhoods, and places of worship.