Ali and Paul have been dating for a few months and are starting to feel more comfortable and intimate in their relationship. Ali has started calling Paul "monkey," and he calls her "bunny." Ali's friends have noticed that when they ask her what she's been up to, she now says things like, "We've been busy," instead of "Paul and I have been busy." Based on these bits of information, at what stage would Ali and Paul be in their relationship development?
A) initiation
B) exploration
C) intensification
D) stability

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Ali and Paul are in the intensification stage of their relationship development. This is characterized by increased intimacy and more exclusive language, such as using "we" instead of "Paul and I." The use of nicknames also suggests a level of comfort and familiarity in the relationship.

Ali and Paul Have Been Dating for a Few Months