Bruce Really Wants a Dog

question 81

Multiple Choice

Bruce really wants a dog. Dalena does not like dogs and is worried that a dog will make it very difficult to keep the house neat and clean. However, Dalena knows that Bruce will love the dog, so she agrees to have one. Bruce thinks Dalena is way too fussy about the house, but he gets a well-trained adult dog that will make less of a mess than a puppy. According to Gottman, Dalena and Bruce are a:

• A) mutually considerate couple
• B) validating couple
• C) reciprocally helping couple
• D) companionate couple

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