Bryan and Tristan were engaged to be married, but abruptly decided to call off the wedding due to irreconcilable differences. Bryan posted a beachside picture on Instagram with neither his shirt nor engagement ring. Meanwhile, Tristan drafted a long farewell to Bryan on Facebook. This phenomenon is MOST closely associated with which of the following?

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The phenomenon of publically posting about a breakup or a relationship ending is most closely associated with grave-dressing processes. This includes the process of publicly mourning a relationship and moving on from it, as well as presenting a certain image or narrative about the breakup to others in order to manage one's own identity and reputation. Social processes refer to the ways in which individuals interact with each other, and dyadic processes refer specifically to interactions between two people. Breakdown processes are a broader category that includes the processes of relationships breaking down, but do not specifically refer to how individuals publicly announce or handle a breakup.

Bryan and Tristan Were Engaged to Be Married, but Abruptly