One of your friends, Micah, says the best way to approach relationships is to expect the best, because then you are more likely to achieve it. Another friend, David, says the best approach is to expect little from relationships, so that you will not be disappointed. Based on what you learned in the beliefs and values chapter, how would you respond to these two friends?
A) Micah is correct.
B) David is correct.
C) Micah's approach is correct when starting a relationship, because you want to be positive and optimistic. David's approach is correct when you are in an established relationship, because you want to be accurate and cautious.
D) Both are partly correct. Couples should set their sights high enough to motivate their best efforts to keep the relationship strong but not so high that they aspire to goals that are out of reach.

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Both Micah and David have valid points. It is important to have positive expectations when starting a relationship to create a strong foundation. However, it is also important to be realistic and not set expectations too high to avoid disappointment. It's important to find a balance where couples set achievable goals that keep them motivated to work towards a strong relationship.

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