Stephan and Melanie Recently Had a Disagreement

Stephan and Melanie recently had a disagreement. Rather than talk about it, they've each decided that they don't have the energy to fight. As a result, they've spent less time together. When they do spend time together, they fall into familiar patterns and talk about the weather or work. There isn't much emotion in their conversations. Choose which of the following statements best characterizes their relationship.

A) Their relationship is differentiated.
B) Their relationship is doomed.
C) Their relationship is terminated.
D) Their relationship is stagnated.