The Nature of Communication in Interpersonal Relationships
What Is Interpersonal Communication?
What Are Interpersonal Relationships?
The Importance of Interpersonal Relationships
The Dark Side of Interpersonal Relationships
Self-Disclosure in the Development of Interpersonal Relationships
The Importance of Friendships in Interpersonal Relationships
Cross-Cultural Relationships
The Stages in Interpersonal Relationships
Motivations for Initiating, Maintaining, and Terminating Relationships
Motivations for Initiating Relationships
Motivations for Maintaining Relationships
Motivations for Terminating Relationships
Essential Interpersonal Communication Behaviors
Using Affectionate and Supportive Communication
Influencing Others
Developing a Unique Relationship
The Possibilities for Improvement
Bargaining
Learning Communication Skills
Maintaining Behavioral Flexibility
