Couples Development

Question 1

Stage 1

Answer 1

Romance

Question 2

Stage 2

Answer 2

Power Struggle

Question 3

Stage 3

Answer 3

Stability

Question 4

Stage 4

Answer 4

Commitment

Question 5

Stage 5

Answer 5

Co-Creation

Question 6

Indvs are introduced, common interests, attracted to each other, focus is attachment, conversations and dates
symbiotic or mutualistic relationships

Answer 6

Stage 1: Romance

Question 7

Sees they have differences, defining oneself (differentiation*), managing conflict, greater separation, loss of romance.
To survive the stage, indvs must acknowledge differences, learn to share power, forfeit fantasies of harmony and accept partners.

Answer 7

Stage 2: Power Struggle

Question 8

Autonomy and Individuality
Characterized by redirection of personal attention, time, activities away from partners & oneself.
Acceptance of differences
intimacy does not sacrifice separateness

Answer 8

Stage 3: Stability

Question 9

Commitment stage
marriage is ideal
Partners acknowledge they want to be with each other and the good outweighs the bad.

Answer 9

Stage 4: Commitment

Question 10

Constancy
The foundation of the relationship is no longer personal need, but the appreciation and love of the other and the support and respect for mutual personal growth

Answer 10

Stage 5: Co-creation

Question 11

This stage aims to make a contribution beyond the relationship itself.

Answer 11

Stage 5: Co-creation