When in conflict in close relationships, women often try to get their husbands to talk about the problem and men retreat. This communication pattern

a. leads exchange relationships to become more communal.
b. reflects negative affect reciprocity.
c. illustrates the demand/withdraw interaction pattern.
d. fosters social penetration.


c

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