The primary similarity shared by volatile, validating, and avoider couples in Gottman and Levenson's (1992) typology is _______.
A) negative affect reciprocity
B) demand-withdraw
C) a 5:1 positive-to-negative affective behavior ratio
D) a commitment to marriage as an institution

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All three types of couples maintain a 5:1 positive-to-negative affective behavior ratio, which is crucial for relationship stability according to Gottman and Levenson's research.

The Primary Similarity Shared by Volatile, Validating, and Avoider Couples