Once a Relationship Gets to the Deterioration Stage,some Partners May

question 16

Multiple Choice

Once a relationship gets to the deterioration stage,some partners may pause during this stage to try to Repair the relationship. Others,however,may progress,without stopping,to

• A)intimacy.
• B) dissolution.
• C) contact.
• D)repair.

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Definitions:

Rescue Fantasy Myth

The belief in a relationship dynamic where one person is expected to save or fix the other, often leading to unrealistic expectations.

Compensation Myth

The mistaken belief that individuals with disabilities or disadvantages develop extraordinary abilities in other areas to compensate for their limitations.

Divorce rates

The statistical measure of the number of divorces that occur in a particular population during a specific period.

Marital dissatisfaction

Feelings of unhappiness and discontent with one's marriage, which can stem from various factors including lack of communication, emotional disconnection, or unresolved conflicts.