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In which relationship stage are the individuals in the following scenario?

Heather and Mona became good friends about ten years ago. For the last year, though, things haven't been the same. They no longer make the effort to meet up for lunch or go shopping together. They try to remember to call on birthdays and holidays, but sometimes they forget.

terminating
differentiating
stagnating
circumscribing
avoiding

Respuesta :

Heather and Mona are drifting apart from each other, but they are still friends.

Answer:

Circumscribing stage.

Explanation:

Circumscribing stage of a relationship is that point when the level of intimacy between friends begin to decrease . There will be a gradual and obvious gap in communication and interaction.

The relationship could appear normal on the surface , but on a deeper observation , it will no longer portray the initial intimacy that used to be.

If issues are discussed and resolved at this point of relationship , intimacy can still be restored and the friendship saved from further degeneration .