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Q10: Scenario: Ki and Jen have been dating for two years. Their relationship has always been described as "rocky" with highs and lows. At times, being in each other's presence was intolerable. During one of their high points, fuelled with desire and infatuation, they decided to get married. After their marriage, they went through another conflictual period in their relationship. Instead of yelling at one another,which is how they typically reacted to conflicts in their relationship, they started making more excuses for not spending quality intimate time together and resorted to their technological devices or the TV when in the presence of one another. Although they were together, they were growing apart. 1. A) Which type of love best represents the “highs" of Ki and Jen's relationship,which ultimately propelled them to get married? (1) 2. B) Which coping strategy are they employing to deal with their post-marital conflict? (1) C) If Ki and Jen decided to get divorced, which conflict resolution strategy would work best for them based on the history of their relationship and how they have typically resolved conflicts in the past before their marriage? Explain how this strategy could help them reach an agreement. (6)

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