Paul and Kwan have been dating for three months, and are showing dyadic withdrawal.Which of the following best describes their behavior?
A)After the initial excitement of the relationship, they have started to pull away from each other
B)They have begun to withhold certain rewards from each other, in order to regulate their level of closeness
C)They mainly depend on each other for rewards and are becoming less involved in their other relationships
D)None of the above

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Dyadic withdrawal refers to the phenomenon where individuals in a close relationship, such as Paul and Kwan, become more reliant on each other for social rewards and consequently reduce their involvement in other relationships outside of their partnership.

Paul and Kwan Have Been Dating for Three Months, and Are