Terry and Pat Have Been in a Committed Romantic Relationship

Multiple Choice

Terry and Pat have been in a committed romantic relationship for five years.Increased conflict has characterized their relationship recently.Both have become less invested in the relationship and have sought out others to fulfill some of their needs for affection,inclusion,and control.They don't rely on each other much or expect much from each other.The couple's choices reflect which of the five features that contribute to destructive conflict?

A) Escalatory spirals
B) Avoidance spirals
C) Retaliation
D) Inflexibility and rigidity
E) A competitive system of domination and submission