| Autor: |
Noland, Carey, MacLennan, Janet |
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Conference Papers -- International Communication Association; 2006 Annual Meeting, p1-25, 25p |
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Using the metaphor of the dark side of interpersonal relationships we can expand our understanding of the important cultural and relational dynamic of commitment. A possible dark side of commitment lies in the way that commitment can actually constrain and challenge communication in romantic relationships. Data used to illuminate the possible dark side of commitment was collected in an extensive qualitative research project in Puerto Rico: Forty-two in-depth interviews were conducted with men and women—ranging in age from 18 to 56—regarding communication about sex in relationships. Because the timing of sex and commitment often do not coincide, this disjuncture in the development of relationships can limit future discourse. We contend that commitment is not the panacea for relational happiness (including sexual satisfaction) that it appears. ..PAT.-Conference Proceeding [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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