Newswise — Washington, DC (May 7, 2013) — While innocent flirting with a friend or stranger, spending time away or too much time at work may appear insignificant to many people, for others these actions can spark feelings of tremendous jealousy. Even the slightest feelings of resentment can grow into a strained relationship, possibly causing it to end. What is the best way for couples to navigate feelings of jealously that can harm a relationship?
Members of The National Communication Association who study interpersonal communication can provide the following insight:
• How do couples experience and express jealousy?• Is there a difference between how men and women express jealousy?• What are the psychological and physical manifestations of jealousy?• How can couples work through feelings of jealousy?
WHO:Jennifer L. Bevan, Ph.D.Department of Communication Studies, Chapman UniversityHer research interests include interpersonal and health communication within close relationships. Specifically, she studies negotiation of difficult interactions such as ongoing conflict, jealousy, sexual resistance, uncertainty, and topic avoidance.
Pam Lannutti, Ph.D.Communication Department, La Salle University She studies communication in personal relationships and has written about romantic jealousy in heterosexual and homosexual relationships.
CONTACT:To schedule an interview with an expert, please contact Arlyn G. Riskind at [email protected] or 202-534-1104.
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