Conflict in Cecil and Leslie's relationship is lessened by the fact that Cecil is in charge of all choices regarding child care, and Leslie is in charge of all major financial decisions. Such a relationship is said to exhibit which interpersonal pattern?
A) monopoly pattern
B) unbalanced split pattern
C) balanced split pattern
D) equity pattern

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In a balanced split pattern, each partner takes the lead or has control over different domains or aspects of their shared life, without one partner having overall more power or control than the other. In this scenario, Cecil handling child care decisions and Leslie managing major financial decisions exemplifies this balance, as each has authority in distinct, important areas of their relationship.

Conflict in Cecil and Leslie's Relationship Is Lessened by the Fact