Communicating Forgiveness provides a synthesis of the literature on forgiveness in relationships, with special
emphasis on the central but understudied role of interpersonal communication. Authors Vincent Waldron and Douglas
Kelley define forgiveness as a communication process which allows partners to confront relational wrongdoing, manage
intense emotional responses, forgo legitimate claims to revenge, and potentially repair the relationship. They
see forgiveness as a positive, hopeful alternative to estrangement, bitterness and retribution. By focusing on
communication behaviors and offering research-based guidance on effective forgiveness practices, the authors present
an alternative to the prevailing psychological frameworks. Communicating Forgiveness offers new insights to anyone
interested in the dynamics of personal and work relationships, conflict management, relational justice, family
functioning, and related topics.