Communication : the lifeblood of relationships
Stages of coming together and coming apart
The nature of the communicators
The communication environment : cultural and physical
The genesis of dialogue
Interaction rituals
The foundations of intimate dialogue
Maintaining relationships through dialogue : disclosures, lies, and fights
Maintaining relationships through dialogue : commitment and intimacy
Communication and the process of relationship disengagement
The dialogue of distance and de-escalation
Evaluating and developing effective communication in relationships.
Interpersonal communication and human relationships by Mark L. Knapp. ISBN 9780205543724. Published by Allyn and Bacon in 2009. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.