Question

question 3
1 pts
teresa and paul have been in a relationship for several years, but the
two have started to reach the stagnation stage in terms of relational
escalation. what characteristics may show that the two are at this
stage?
the two have decided to eliminate all personal interaction
the two have started to define their lives more as individuals
the two begin to \define the relationship\
the two have conversations that are tense, difficult, and forced

Explanation:

In the Stagnation stage of relational escalation, communication often becomes strained. Eliminating all interaction is more like termination. Defining lives as individuals could be differentiation (a later stage). "Defining the relationship" is typically in an earlier stage like intensifying. Tense, difficult, forced conversations are characteristic of stagnation where the relationship lacks growth and has underlying issues.

Answer:

The two have conversations that are tense, difficult, and forced.