When Jessica and Peter first met, they really liked each other and wanted to spend all of their time together, which they did doing a variety of activities. After being together for over a year, Jessica and Peter have the same daily routine, and neither one of them is very happy about it. Which stage of relational development are they in?
A)circumscribing
B)differentiating
C)stagnating
D)terminating

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Jessica and Peter are in the stagnating stage of relational development, where the relationship becomes stale and routine. This is evidenced by their dissatisfaction with their current daily routine, which suggests that they are no longer growing or evolving as a couple. The other stages, such as circumscribing (where communication is restricted) and differentiating (where partners start to see their differences), do not accurately describe the situation Jessica and Peter are in. The terminating stage is not relevant since there is no indication that they are considering ending their relationship.

When Jessica and Peter First Met, They Really Liked Each