You know your partner has been studying all day for an exam and won't have had time to cook supper, so you pick up some takeout on your way home from work. Your behavior is an example of:
A) empathy.
B) capitalization.
C) relationship maintenance.
D) intimacy process model.

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Choosing to pick up takeout for your partner shows that you are actively trying to maintain the relationship by supporting and caring for your partner's needs. This behavior helps to strengthen the bond between partners and is an example of relationship maintenance.

You Know Your Partner Has Been Studying All Day for an Exam