A couple experiences significantly less interaction and begins to no longer depend as much on one another for support. They also begin to question whether their relationship has a future. This illustrates which stage in relational de-escalation?

A. individualization stage
B. de-intensification stage
C. separation stage
D. turmoil stage


Answer: B

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