Tyson and Belinda have bonded over their sarcastic complaints about their boss, Judith, for more than two years. Belinda notices Tyson spending more time in Judith's office and asks Tyson what is happening. He admits he and Judith are dating. Belinda tells him this horrifies her and if he continues to see Judith they can no longer be friends. Tyson tells Belinda he does not intend to stop dating Judith and is hurt that Belinda feels this way. They agree they are no longer friends and, from now on, will talk only if they must in the course of their work. What form of disengagement does this represent?

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This scenario is an example of a "state-of-relationship talk," where Tyson and Belinda explicitly discuss the status and future of their relationship, agreeing that they will no longer be friends and will only communicate for work-related needs.

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