Exchange theory predicts that we will stay in an unhappy marriage when:
a. the costs of leaving are equal to the costs of staying
b. the costs of leaving are greater than the rewards of leaving and/or the costs of staying.
c. the costs of leaving are equal to the rewards of leaving.
d. none of the above, exchange theory predicts we will always leave an unhappy marriage.
b
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