"If only I could have more time with her, I would make it the best time of her life," says the spouse of a terminally ill patient. Which of Kübler-Ross's stages does this reflect?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement reflects bargaining, which is the third stage in Kübler-Ross's five stages of grief. It is often characterized by attempts to negotiate or "make a deal" with a higher power or reality in an effort to avoid, postpone, or control death or loss. The spouse is expressing a desire to have more time with their terminally ill partner in exchange for making it the best time of their life.

"If Only I Could Have More Time with Her, I