Consider the following quote from Hatfield and Rapson (1993): Does "dinner at an expensive restaurant on Monday balance out three nights of neglect due to a heavy workload"? In other words, __________.
A) rigid, tit-for-tat strategies are common in long-term relationships
B) long-term, intimate relationships are governed by looser notions of equity
C) to predict relationship longevity, one must consider individuals' investments
D) rewards and costs are relatively easy to determine when a relationship is a long-term one

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The quote is questioning whether a single expensive dinner can balance out multiple nights of neglect. This suggests that the relationship is governed by looser notions of equity rather than rigid, tit-for-tat strategies. Option C may also be relevant, as the quote implies that one must consider individuals' investments in the relationship, but it is not the best answer. Option D is incorrect, as the quote implies that determining rewards and costs in a long-term relationship can be challenging.

Consider the Following Quote from Hatfield and Rapson (1993): Does