Communicating Dislike of Close Friends' Romantic Partners |
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| Authors: | Shuangyue Zhang |
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| Institution: | 1. Speech Communication Department , Sam Houston State University , Texas, 77341, USA shuangzhang@shsu.edu |
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| Abstract: | The present study investigated individuals' disclosure of dislike for their friends' romantic partners. Of the 205 participants, 121 communicated their feelings to their friends. Based on qualitative and quantitative analyses, results indicated that individuals who expressed their dislike did so primarily to protect their friends' well-being or because of a perceived obligation for honesty. Non-disclosure appeared motivated by concern over upsetting the friend, perceptions the friend was not bothered, or conflict avoidance. Individuals were most likely to communicate dislike when it involved partner infidelity or upon seeing their friends experiencing emotional distress. Finally, expressing dislike had significant effects on both friendship quality and romantic relationship outcomes. |
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| Keywords: | Friendship Romantic Relationship Dislike of Friends' Romantic Partners Disclosure |
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