The _____ stage of family adjustment to crisis involves acceptance of the existence of the crisis.

A couple’s having a baby of their own often improves the relationships of the stepsiblings.

First impressions are important in relationships because:

On average, married women can expect to be widows for about __________ years.

Being in love with someone is sufficient reason to marry the person.

Brian finds it easy to get close to others. He feels comfortable depending on others occasionally and having them depend on him. He can be described as a/an __________ lover.

The social phase of relationship breakdown deals with a personal focus on the partner’s behavior.

The tendency of persons to marry people who are similar to them is called:

According to Siegel, when we resolve unfinished business it

Sam and Kim share intimacy but not passion or commitment. Their relationship can be described as: