Jessica has had an abusive relationship with her husband. Instead of taking him to court she decides to move out of their house and cut all contact with her husband. She is exercising ______.

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Jessica is exercising avoidance by choosing to move out and cut all contact with her husband instead of confronting the issue through legal or other means. Avoidance is a conflict management strategy where one party withdraws from the conflict or avoids the issue altogether.

Jessica Has Had an Abusive Relationship with Her Husband