Steve and Molly have been dating for two years. After graduation, she continues college into graduate school, and Steve moves away for a new job. They attempt to see each other often at first, but after six months Steve stops visiting on the weekends and rarely calls Molly.   Identify two of Baxter’s break-up distinctions illustrated in this scenario and describe which evidence suggests each you selected.

Conflict in intimate relationships is

Break-ups vary in terms of

The primary difference between reactive and suspicious jealousy is  

List, in order, the general stages of relationship dissolution.

According to the VSA model, Daniel’s “hopeless romantic” beliefs are ________ ______ that he brings to the relationship and will influence his _________ _________, such as coping and communication.

Of the following communication processes, which is more likely to be deemed negative?

You break up with your boyfriend because your friends think he isn’t right for you. What contextual influence does this exemplify?

Sue rationalizes that she and her ex Jay were never truly happy in the four years they were together. She must be in the _________ phase of breaking up.

People who betray or lie are more likely to distrust others. This concept is referred to as