Deceptive communication rarely causes a relationship to deteriorate.

Considering the research Dainton discusses related to relational maintenance techniques and satisfaction, which of the following statements is true?

a. Positivity is only weekly related to relationship maintenance b. Assurances are strongly related to relationship maintenance c. Sexuality is positively correlated with relational satisfaction d. Openness is positively correlated with relational satisfaction e. All of the above are true

Milo's chances of winning a "private facts" case against you would be greater if

a. you also revealed that Milo pleaded guilty at the arraignment. b. Milo is currently a candidate for mayor. c. he asked for a retraction, and you failed to print it. d. you also revealed that Milo has AIDS — a fact you learned from his doctor. e. Milo had recently become a local hero by thwarting a murder attempt in his neighborhood.