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Interpersonal Communication- A Mindful Approach to Relationships, 2020a

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Chapter 14<br />

The Dark Side<br />

of <strong>Interpersonal</strong><br />

<strong>Communication</strong><br />

In this chapter, we will explore the dark side of interpersonal communication. <strong>Communication</strong> often<br />

results in positive outcomes, but communication may also result in hurt, conflict, psychological damage,<br />

and relationship termination. The dark side of interpersonal communication generally refers <strong>to</strong><br />

communication that results in negative outcomes. Some types of communication that are considered <strong>to</strong><br />

be on the “dark side” are: verbal aggression, deception, psychological abuse, bullying, and infidelity, <strong>to</strong><br />

name a few. For many years, communication scholars failed <strong>to</strong> focus on the more negative aspects of<br />

communication, but in doing so, overlooked opportunities <strong>to</strong> create solutions for those who are on the<br />

receiving end of this type of communication and for those who are the source. This chapter will explore<br />

destructive behaviors in relationships and negative communication strategies. Awareness of these negative<br />

communication strategies may be the first step in preventing these strategies.<br />

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