Martha and Jan have been having trouble in their relationship for some time. One night when Martha is out, Jan reflects on their relationship and can't help thinking about all the ways things have been going wrong. Their sex life, once passionate, is only so-so; they hardly talk anymore; and Martha no longer seems to like Jan's friends. These late-night ruminations best represent the __________ stage of relationship dissolution (Duck, 1982).
A) intrapersonal
B) dyadic
C) dialectic
D) interpersonal

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The scenario described is an example of intrapersonal stage of relationship dissolution, as Jan is reflecting on their relationship and assessing the problems on their own.

Martha and Jan Have Been Having Trouble in Their Relationship