During de-intensification
A)partners make an intentional decision to eliminate further interpersonal interaction.
B)the definition of the relationship loses its clarity.
C)partners come to grips with losing the relationship.
D)there is a decrease in dependence on the other for self-confirmation.

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During de-intensification, partners start to depend less on each other for self-confirmation. This means that they are starting to detach from each other emotionally and psychologically, which can lead to a decrease in the intensity of the relationship. A is incorrect because de-intensification does not necessarily mean that partners completely eliminate interpersonal interaction. B is incorrect because although the definition of the relationship may become less clear, this is not the most salient characteristic of de-intensification. C is incorrect because while partners may come to grips with losing the relationship, this is not the most salient characteristic of de-intensification.

During De-Intensification