Ali and Paul Have Been Dating for a Few Months

Multiple Choice

Ali and Paul have been dating for a few months and are starting to feel more comfortable and intimate in their relationship. Ali has started calling Paul "monkey," and he calls her "bunny." Ali's friends have noticed that when they ask her what she's been up to, she now says things like, "We've been busy," instead of "Paul and I have been busy." Based on these bits of information, at what stage would Ali and Paul be in their relationship development?

A) initiation
B) exploration
C) intensification
D) stability