Stages of Relationship Development Answers

The _____________ stage of a relationship occurs when one or both parties decide it is not possible to fix the relationship.

Which type of relationship is depicted in the image above?

Pam and Dave have been married for 4 years. Recently Pam and Dave had a terrible fight. Pam believes Dave insulted her sister at Thanksgiving. Dave told Pam he would apologize, but he never did. Now Pam feels like she cannot trust Dave when he says he will do something. Dave thinks the incident was no big deal and has no idea Pam is so mad. Lately, Pam is spending more time with her sister and Dave is spending more time at work. The result is that they hardly talk to each other.

Which type of relationship is depicted in the image above?

Pam and Dave have been married for 4 years. Recently Pam and Dave had a terrible fight. Pam believes Dave insulted her sister at Thanksgiving. Dave told Pam he would apologize, but he never did. Now Pam feels like she cannot trust Dave when he says he will do something. Dave thinks the incident was no big deal and has no idea Pam is so mad. Lately, Pam is spending more time with her sister and Dave is spending more time at work. The result is that they hardly talk to each other.

Which of the following would help Steve and John’s relationship move to the next stage?

Interpersonal communication is required both to move a relationship past the contact stage and to prevent it from reaching the dissolution stage.

Many relationships never reach this stage because it requires open, honest communication and trust.

Steve and John met at the YMCA where they both work as lifeguards. Whenever they see each other they say hello and have a short conversation about current events. Neither one has shared any personal details about themselves. They both have a positive opinion of the other. They are both on the swim team at their high schools and love Green Day.

Pam and Dave have been married for 4 years. Recently Pam and Dave had a terrible fight. Pam believes Dave insulted her sister at Thanksgiving. Dave told Pam he would apologize, but he never did. Now Pam feels like she cannot trust Dave when he says he will do something. Dave thinks the incident was no big deal and has no idea Pam is so mad. Lately, Pam is spending more time with her sister and Dave is spending more time at work. The result is that they hardly talk to each other.