John and Danielle Were Constantly Using Criticism, Passive-Aggressive Behavior, and Contempt

question 58

Multiple Choice

John and Danielle were constantly using criticism, passive-aggressive behavior, and contempt during their fights, and they hadn't said any words of love or touched each other for months. According to Huston and Melz, which type of marriage do they have?

• A) Hostile
• B) Bland
• C) Warm
• D) Tempestuous

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