Making Connections

<p>Welcome to the V Z h edition of Making</p><p>Connections: Readings in Relational</p><p>Communication. E is edition continues to rely on</p><p>the root metaphor of lenses perspectives through</p><p>which each of us can view and make sense of</p><p>our communication interactions and those we</p><p>observe in the world around us. My core belief is</p><p>that eT ective communication depends on knowledge</p><p>and skills that can be developed; it is not</p><p>an accident of birth. I also believe human beings</p><p>are more eT ective at understanding relationships</p><p>when they have multiple perspectives through</p><p>which to view interpersonal interactions. Finally</p><p>I believe multiple perspectives lead to alternative</p><p>ways of creating and sustaining ongoing relationships.</p><p>Relying on the research and insights of</p><p>many V ne scholars and teachers I have assembled</p><p>a timely and challenging set of perspectives on</p><p>relational communication. E is edition continues</p><p>to oT er a mix of theory and practice designed to</p><p>make clear the connection between communication</p><p>practices and the development of such significant</p><p>relationships as friends romantic partners</p><p>family members and colleagues.</p>