Communication with a Partner

Book ' Communicating with your partner. Manipulation. Conflict Management' is a comprehensive study of communication processes and conflict dynamics in romantic relationships.It includes a detailed discussion of the structure and styles of communication, emotion control, and principles of honesty. Special attention is given to the concepts of self-messaging, active listening, and openness. Separate chapters are devoted to Grice’s principles of communication and Leach’s politeness, as well as a number of theories of communication between partners. Also, the impact of manipulation is considered. Attention is paid to their recognition and protection from them.The second part of the book is devoted to conflictology, including intrapersonal and interpersonal conflicts, their causes and classifications, as well as strategies for managing and resolving conflicts.In this book, you will find answers to many other questions:Why is the quality of communication between partners key to the couple?What does verbal and non-verbal communication mean?How does a positive or negative context of communication affect harmony in the couple?How is the style of communication related to the style of behavior?How to manage emotions to avoid arguing with a partner?Why is direct dialogue in a couple so important for harmonious relationships?How to properly communicate with a partner?What factors of communication support mutual interest between partners?What are the communication channels?How do rules of politeness and communication rules affect dialogue with a partner?How to reduce uncertainty when communicating with a partner?How do we create shared meanings in a couple?What is active openness?How can you manage meanings when communicating with a partner?What is cognitive dissonance and why is it important to know?Why does an attributive communication style help avoid conflicts?How do we perceive a partner’s words?Why is it so important to argue your position?How to argue properly and defend your position?What are the main goals and motives of manipulators?How to recognize manipulation?What do the main manipulative tactics look like?Why are intrapersonal and interpersonal conflicts interconnected?What words do we use to designate conflict?What does intrapersonal conflict tell us?How to understand the causes of conflicts and what are conflictogens?What kinds of family conflicts are there?Differences in the behavior of men and women in conflict?How do conflicts form?How to recognize a conflictual person?What strategies can be used in a conflict?Why are the principles of fair fighting so important for harmonious relationships?Positive and negative consequences of conflicts?This book offers readers a complete and comprehensive overview of topics related to communication and conflict management in romantic relationships.With this, I will conclude the introductory part, and you may proceed to a deeper study of the outlined questions.