Communicating forgiveness in friendships and dating relationships

Communication Studies

Volumn 59, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 114-131

  Merolla, Andy J ^a  

^a Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery   (United States)

Author keywords

Communication; Conflict; Forgiveness; Friendship; Romantic Relationship

Indexed keywords

EID: 78349289902     PISSN: 10510974     EISSN: 17451035     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10510970802062428     Document Type: Article

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