Greg and Tiffany, Both High School Seniors, Have Been Dating

Greg and Tiffany, both high school seniors, have been dating for awhile. They have grown very close emotionally. Both have good support systems in their friends. They have each been able to mediate any conflicts with their friends relatively easily. When they have problems though, they do not seem to be able to solve the issues as easily. When Tiffany gets angry with Greg, she tends to walk away and refuse to talk to him about what is bothering her. Tiffany and Greg have a more difficult time resolving conflict due to ______.

A) their nonconformist crowd perception
B) Tiffany's perceived popularity and Greg's sociometric popularity
C) the powerful emotional aspects of their romantic relationship
D) the hostility they have for one another most of the time