or termination of the interpersonal relational. In addition to deceit, messages that disconfirm a person’s sense of self such as criticisms to personality, intelligence, abilities, etc. can be damaging to others. The dark side of interpersonal relationships involves jealousy, obsessive relational intrusion, stalking, and relational violence. Jealousy occurs when a person believes there is a threat of losing an important relationship. For example, a boyfriend might get very upset when his girlfriend is becoming too close to another guy. With obsessive relational intrusion, there is a “repeated invasion of a person’s privacy by a stranger or acquaintance who desires or assumes a close relationship” (Beebe 297). This can transform into stalking if fears for one’s safety develop. Relational violence is the last component of interpersonal relationships’ dark side. Described as behaviors that are destructive and aimed at other people, domestic violence where one partner is physically and/or psychologically abusing the other is an example.
or termination of the interpersonal relational. In addition to deceit, messages that disconfirm a person’s sense of self such as criticisms to personality, intelligence, abilities, etc. can be damaging to others. The dark side of interpersonal relationships involves jealousy, obsessive relational intrusion, stalking, and relational violence. Jealousy occurs when a person believes there is a threat of losing an important relationship. For example, a boyfriend might get very upset when his girlfriend is becoming too close to another guy. With obsessive relational intrusion, there is a “repeated invasion of a person’s privacy by a stranger or acquaintance who desires or assumes a close relationship” (Beebe 297). This can transform into stalking if fears for one’s safety develop. Relational violence is the last component of interpersonal relationships’ dark side. Described as behaviors that are destructive and aimed at other people, domestic violence where one partner is physically and/or psychologically abusing the other is an example.