Newswise — Washington, DC (February 11, 2013) —Valentine’s Day conjures up images of romance and lasting love, but relationships are not always hearts, candy, and roses. Over time, couples have to work to maintain their relationships. This can include working through bouts of jealousy and conflict. Can effective communication help them work through difficult or stressful times?
Members of The National Communication Association who study interpersonal communication can provide insight into the following:
•What communication strategies can be employed by couples to navigate through conflicts?•How can couples manage affairs and betrayals of trust?•What factors go into deciding if and when someone will forgive a partner?•How can couples repair relationships after exchanging hurtful messages?
WHO:Melanie Booth-Butterfield, Ph.D.Department of Communication Studies, West Virginia UniversityShe studies interpersonal communication, and communication emotion and cognition.
Robert J. Sidelinger, Ph.D.Department of Communication and Journalism, Oakland UniversityHe studies mate value and partner baggage, dating anxiety, and hurtful teasing in romantic relationships.
Vincent Waldron, Ph.D.School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Arizona State UniversityHe studies how people manage to stay in long relationships and how they survive relational situations that are stressful, problematic, and challenging.
CONTACT:To schedule an interview with an expert, please contact Arlyn G. Riskind at [email protected] or 202-534-1104.
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