As a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Communication at the University of Connecticut, my research centers on interpersonal relationships and communication. My work primarily investigates the bridge between psychological and communication processes by looking at the ways in which various psychological dispositions and identities affect communication. Ultimately, my goal is to contribute to the development of novel theoretical frameworks that deepen our understanding of how psychological dispositions shape communicative behavior, with the broader aim of enhancing how we conceptualize, develop, and sustain healthy relationships.