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On-Again, Off-Again Relationships

Navigating (In)Stability in Romantic Relationships

René M Dailey author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:19th Dec '19

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By unpacking 'on-again, off-again' relationships, this book addresses the whys, hows, and outcomes of reconciling with ex-partners.

This is the first book to provide a comprehensive assessment of 'on-again, off-again' relationships. Synthesizing research from communication studies, social psychology, family studies, and sociology, it challenges traditional notions of relationship stability and integrates key findings within the larger field of relationship science.In a world where we have an endless number of options to swipe through, why do many of us repeatedly return to previous romantic partners? This book addresses this question by synthesizing the research on relationships that break up and renew (i.e. 'on-again, off-again' relationships) from various disciplines including communication, social psychology, family studies, and sociology. It explicates the various types and trajectories of on-again, off-again relationships, and uncovers how these relationships are different from those that do not split up and reconcile. Because on-again, off-again relationships challenge traditional notions of relationship stability and highlight the fluctuating nature of relationships, alternative conceptualizations of stability are also reviewed. This book is a theoretical and practical resource for researchers, students, and professionals interested in understanding why partners repeatedly reconcile with ex-partners.

ISBN: 9781108476058

Dimensions: 235mm x 156mm x 18mm

Weight: 470g

248 pages