Gaining face, maintaining face and losing face all have numerous implications in the management of close relationships. This thorough review of research focuses on self-presentational aspects of communication in intimate relationships - `facework'.

The authors make a compelling case for facework as fundamental to any stage of a relationship, and in a clear and humorous manner offer insight into how to deal with problematic situations occurring in close relationships.

Face Management in Interpersonal Relationships
Embarrassing Predicaments
Managing Vulnerability in Escalating Relationships
Managing Problematic Episodes in Established Relationships
Facework in Relationship Disengagement
Relationships
About Face