While They Used to Have Weekly Date Nights and Make

question 85

Multiple Choice

While they used to have weekly date nights and make time to be together, lately Sam and Ella take each other for granted and just seem to go through the motions. What stage of relational de-escalation does this example illustrate?

• A) Turmoil stage
• B) Stagnation stage
• C) Individualization stage
• D) De-intensification stage

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Distressing Thoughts

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ACT

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