Linda and Derek have been married for five years. However, the last couple of years had been extremely difficult for them. Linda had been talking to her friends about how she felt about their marriage, and they ask her to confront Derek about the problems. Finally, she talks to Derek while disclosing her discontentment with sufficient force and clarity. After listening to her, Derek realizes that their marriage is in serious trouble. In the context of the process of uncoupling, Linda is most likely in the ________ phase.

A. action
B. recognition
C. discussion
D. postdissolution


Answer: C

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