Hocker and Wilmot contend that the person least invested in an intimate relationship has the most power. Do you agree or disagree? Explain using specific examples to support your view. Finally, discuss the impact that imbalanced power could have on an intimate relationship, including the ways in which they manage conflict.
What will be an ideal response?
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