Which of the following is a strategy to maintain a relationship?

a. One can adopt pro-social behaviors like observing ceremonial occasions.
b. One must pay very close attention to his or her partner’s personal affairs.
c. One can start avoiding a partner when he or she is troubled with a partner’s behavior.
d. One must ensure that the partner’s needs and desires are completely met.


a. One can adopt pro-social behaviors like observing ceremonial occasions.
Researchers have catalogued many relational maintenance strategies. Some of them include pro-social behaviors (e.g., being friendly and polite), observing ceremonial occasions (e.g., birthdays, anniversaries, regular "date nights").

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