Which statement best characterizes the stagnating stage of "coming apart?"
A) During stagnation, both verbal and nonverbal communication tend to be thoroughly thought out.
B) The stagnating stage involves a general tendency to talk about surface level topics so as to avoid
conflict.
C) The stagnating stage is the "elimination" stage of a relationship.
D) Stagnating only occurs after differentiation.
E) During stagnation, both partners act as if each is a mortal enemy.
A
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