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A relational uncertainty analysis of jealousy, trust, and maintenance in long‐distance versus geographically close relationships

Marianne Dainton Associate Professor, Department of Communication, La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA, 19141–1199
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Brooks Aylor Assistant Professor of Communication, La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA, 19141
Pages 172-188 | Published online: 21 May 2009

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