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I Amusing and Bemusing
1 Disentangling the Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication Brian H. Spitzberg; William R. Cupach; 3
II Schmoozing, Choosing, and Confusing
2 The Dark Side of Relational Uncertainty: Obstacle or Opportunity Leanne K. Knobloch; 31
3 The Dark Side (and Light Side) of Avoidance and Secrets Tamara Afifi; John Caughlin; Walid Afifi; 61
4 Manipulation of Self in Cyberspace Monica T. Whitty; 93
III Bruising
5 Communicating Anita L. Vangelisti; 121
6 "You''re Bugging Me!": Complaints and Criticism From a Partner William R. Cupach; 143
7 Teasing and Bullying Robin M. Kowalski; 169
IV (Mis)using, Accusing, and Excusing
8 The Dark Side of Infidelity: Its Nature, Prevalence, and Communicative Functions Melissa Ann Tafoya; Brian H. Spitzberg; 201
9 Responses to Relational Transgressions: Hurt, Anger, and Sometimes Forgiveness Sandra Metts; William R. Cupach; 243
V Abusing
10 The Communication of Revenge: On the Viciousness, Virtues, and Vitality of Vengeful Behavior in Interpersonal Relationships Stephen Yoshimura; 277
11 Communicative Aggression: Toward a More Interactional View of Psychological Abuse Rene M. Dailey; Carmen M. Lee; Brian H. Spitzberg; 297
12 Explaining Child Abuse as a Lack of Safe Ground Wendy Morgan; Steven R. Wilson; 327
13 Adolescent-to-Parent Abuse: Exploring the Communicative Patterns Leading to Verbal, Physical, and Emotional Abuse Nancy Eckstein; 363
Author Index 389
Subject Index 411
