When using positive tone to end a relationship, the initiator
A)affirms the other person's personal qualities.
B)provides a list of reasons to justify the termination.
C)is personally critical of the other person.
D)requests a change of the intimacy level.

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When using a positive tone to end a relationship, the initiator should affirm the other person's personal qualities to minimize the hurt feelings of the other person. Providing a list of reasons to justify the termination may still cause resentment, and being personally critical is hurtful and unnecessary. Requesting a change of intimacy level is not the same as ending a relationship, so it is not relevant in this scenario.

When Using Positive Tone to End a Relationship, the Initiator