When Partners in a Romantic Relationship Break Up with Each

question 33

Multiple Choice

When partners in a romantic relationship break up with each other, they often plan to remain friends. What happens in reality?

• A)Most do not remain friends. But they say this (and they often try to remain friends)because they are reluctant to break social bonds.
• B)Most do not remain friends, and never, in fact, expect to remain friends. They say this only to be polite.
• C)Most do remain friends despite thinking that they will not.
• D)Most do remain friends, though such friendships are harder to sustain than other friendships.

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