Interpersonal communication is central to the evolution of romantic relationships. More specifically, communication both defines and demonstrates romantic bonds (Duck, 1994). During initial encounters, individuals seek and swap information to develop intimacy (Altman & Taylor, 1973). Following the formation of romantic relationships, couples promote relational growth and/or sustain relational definitions through communicative exchanges (Stafford & Canary, 1991). Interpersonal communication also facilitates relationship termination and stimulates subsequent coping (Buchanan, O’Hair, & Becker, 2006). Taken together, communication influences the initiation, maintenance, and dissolution of intimate bonds. The purpose of this special issue is to provide a selective review of current empirical research within the field of interpersonal communication in the context of romantic relationships. The successive manuscripts represent the breadth of theoretical approaches toward, topical areas within, stages of, and analysis techniques for relationship research. Fundamentally, the theoretical perspectives grounded the five manuscripts within the discipline of interpersonal communication. More specifically, Blight and colleagues’ utilized uncertainty reduction theory (Berger & Calabrese, 1975) to understand cyclical relational terminations and renewals. Using relational turbulence theory (Solomon, Knobloch, Theiss, & McLaren, 2016) as a foundation, King and LaValley explored how partner influence encourages intensified emotions within relationships during periods of transition. Building from the same perspective, Stein and Davidson investigated the contribution of social network interdependence to relational turbulence (Solomon et al., 2016). A multiple goals framework (Dillard, Segrin, & Harden, 1989) supported Ray and colleagues’ analyses of partner influence goals; whereas, Mongeau and colleagues introduced an initial two-dimensional theoretical model of friends with benefits relationships. In addition to the diversity of theoretical perspectives regarding relationship research, the manuscripts examined an array of topical areas that both prompt and depress relational development. Mongeau and colleagues, for example, emphasized the benefits of relationship maintenance behaviors and social support for closeness within sexual relationships. This special issue also considered how individuals engage in protective communication to elicit healthy behaviors, such as diet and exercise, from partners to prolong relational life (Ray et al.). Furthermore, Blight and colleagues described the utility of information seeking behaviors to reduce the aversive state of relational uncertainty. Beyond the stimulation of relational growth, interpersonal communication can also discourage the advancement of relationships. More specifically, King and LaValley found that partner interference encourages anger and anxiety related emotions; such emotions subsequently spur individual stress and relational turmoil. Similarly, Stein and Davidson discussed the association between heightened negative emotional reactions and couples’ social network interference. The following research on interpersonal communication within romantic relationships also investigated multiple stages of relational development. Demonstrating variation in closeness and romantic desire, Mongeau and colleagues identified seven types of friends with benefits relationships. In addition, King and LaValley examined dating relationships between 3 and 12 months in

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（UN）COUPLING：浪漫关系的发起，维持和消亡

人际交往对于浪漫关系的发展至关重要。更具体地说，交流既定义也展示了浪漫的联系（Duck，1994）。在最初的相遇中，个人寻求并交换信息以发展亲密感（Altman＆Taylor，1973）。随着恋爱关系的形成，夫妻通过交流交流促进关系的发展和/或维持关系的定义（Stafford＆Canary，1991）。人际交往也促进了关系的终止并激发了后续的应对（Buchanan，O'Hair和Becker，2006年）。总之，沟通会影响亲密纽带的产生，维持和消散。本期特刊的目的是在浪漫关系的背景下，选择性地回顾人际交往领域中的当前实证研究。连续的手稿代表了针对关系研究的理论方法，范围内的主题领域，阶段和分析技术的广度。从根本上说，理论观点将五篇手稿置于人际交往学科的基础上。更具体地说，Blight及其同事利用不确定性降低理论（Berger＆Calabrese，1975）来理解周期性关系终止和更新。以关系湍流理论（Solomon，Knobloch，Theiss和McLaren，2016）为基础，金和拉瓦利探讨了伴侣的影响力如何在过渡时期鼓励人际关系中的情感激化。从相同的角度出发，斯坦因和戴维森研究了社交网络相互依存对关系动荡的贡献（Solomon等人，2016）。多目标框架（Dillard，Segrin和Harden，1989年）支持Ray和同事对伙伴影响目标的分析。而Mongeau和同事则介绍了具有福利关系的朋友的初始二维理论模型。除了关于关系研究的理论观点多样化以外，手稿还研究了一系列促进和抑制关系发展的主题领域。例如，Mongeau及其同事，强调了维持性行为和社会支持性关系内亲密关系的好处。这个特刊还考虑了个人如何通过保护性交流来激发伴侣的健康行为，例如饮食和运动，以延长关系寿命（Ray等人）。此外，Blight及其同事描述了信息搜索行为可减少关系不确定性的厌恶状态的实用性。除了促进关系的发展外，人际交往也会阻碍关系的发展。更具体地说，金和拉瓦利发现伴侣的干扰会鼓励与愤怒和焦虑相关的情绪。这样的情绪随后刺激了个人的压力和关系的动荡。相似地，斯坦和戴维森讨论了负面情绪反应加剧与夫妻社交网络干扰之间的关系。以下关于浪漫关系中人际交往的研究也研究了关系发展的多个阶段。Mongeau和同事展示了亲密关系和浪漫愿望的变化，确定了七种具有福利关系的朋友。此外，King和LaValley还检查了3到12个月内的约会关系 Mongeau和同事们确定了具有福利关系的七种朋友。此外，King和LaValley还检查了3到12个月内的约会关系 Mongeau和同事们确定了具有福利关系的七种朋友。此外，King和LaValley还检查了3到12个月内的约会关系