Diane Vaughan's 1986 study,Uncoupling,found that one partner is often more dissatisfied with a relationship and begins to explore his or her options,including separation or divorce.She refers to this person as the:
A) malcontent
B) "bad guy"
C) initiator
D) cause of the problem
E) manipulator

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Diane Vaughan's study popularized the term "initiator" to refer to the partner who becomes dissatisfied with the relationship and starts considering separation or divorce. This term recognizes that the decision to end a relationship is often complex and may involve several factors other than dissatisfaction, such as personal growth or traumatic events. The term "malcontent" suggests that the partner is simply unhappy, while the terms "bad guy," "cause of the problem," and "manipulator" imply fault and blame. The term "initiator" is more neutral and descriptive.

Diane Vaughan's 1986 Study,Uncoupling,found That One Partner Is Often More