José Cringed as He Thought About Going Home After Work

question 39

Multiple Choice

José cringed as he thought about going home after work. Lately, he and Cassandra spend every minute together fighting. He used to think the way she played with her food was cute; now he finds it annoying. What stage of relational de-escalation are Jose and Cassandra facing?

• A) Individualization stage
• B) Stagnation stage
• C) Turmoil stage
• D) Separation stage

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