Question

While they used to have weekly date nights and make time to be together, lately sam and ella take each other for granted and just seem to go through the motions. what stage of relational de-escalation does this example illustrate? turmoil stage stagnation stage individualization stage de-intensification stage?

Answer 1

This is the stagnation stage. The partners are not doing as many things that would usually be done to keep the relationship alive and vital. Now, the actions are simply being done because "it's what people in relationships do," instead of actually being something that the partners want to do.