Tom and Judy Have Been Dating for a Long Time

Tom and Judy have been dating for a long time. They are attracted to each other and feel that they are very compatible in terms of their attitudes and values. Recently, they have begun to think about marriage and how suitable they would be as husband and wife. According to Murstein's stage model, Tom and Judy are in the _______ stage of relationship development.

A) stimulus
B) intimacy
C) value
D) role