Joseph, a 22 year-old man, is struggling with his relationsh…
Joseph, a 22 year-old man, is struggling with his relationship with his girlfriend, Maria. She wants to get married, but his family does not approve, nor does Maria’s family. Joseph has worked several jobs since finishing his bachelor’s degree. Presently, he is on unemployment, since being “laid off” from his job as a carpenter. Although he loves Maria, he is not sure he is ready to commit to marriage right now. Last night Maria informed Joseph that she was pregnant & he became very upset. He illustrates which stage of Erickson’s model?