12Rivian and Mick Have Been in a Generally Unhappy Relationship

question 36

Essay

12.Rivian and Mick have been in a generally unhappy relationship for 17 years. Their first violent interaction occurred when they were still dating: an argument got out of hand, Rivian slapped Mick, and he pinned her hands at her sides before she kicked him and ran out of the room. Since then, there have been occasional violent episodes but nothing that would result in injury. Rivian and Mick recently decided to attend marital therapy. Why might they have not listed the violence as one of the problems they see in their relationship?

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