Building on past research that includes prosocial-antisocial communication positive psychology as well as complementing the dark side of interpersonal communication this groundbreaking volume brings together veteran interpersonal communication scholars to examine the bright positive sides of communication in human relations. Together they begin to frame a conceptual foundation for studies on the positive side of interpersonal communication or in general terms relational communication that promotes happiness health and wellness. In the process they examine moments of relational beauty laughter and play positive emotion relational support understanding and forgiveness as well as facilitation of positive character traits and positive relational communication values. The Positive Side of Interpersonal Communication is intended to serve as a starting point for future research as well as inspiring new areas of interpersonal communication scholarship. Language: English