Aileen is an EFT therapist working with a couple in therapy. Sue, one member of the couple describes her relationship with her wife like this: “All I want is some help around the house. I ask Katie almost everyday, several times a day to just help out a little—you know to put a load of laundry in the wash, to put the dishes in the dishwasher, to watch a show with me on television. But she
never does any of those things! In fact, she often doesn’t come home until dinner time, and then when I ask her to help me out or to join me for a show, she just goes upstairs to read or into the other room to play on her computer. I feel like I have to beg her for any kind of connection or work together. I feel frustrated with our relationship all the time.” What kind of interaction cycle could this couple be in?
a. Withdraw/withdraw
b. Withdraw/attack
c. Pursue/withdraw
d. Attack/attack
ANS: C
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