Margot and Harvey have been married for 10 years. Since they had children, they started fighting regularly about who does more work around the house and takes care of the kids. Margot feels that she does much more than Harvey, and every time she demands that he help her out more, he always has an excuse. What pattern of communication are Margot and Harvey displaying?

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Margot and Harvey are displaying the demand-withdraw pattern of communication, where one partner (Margot) demands changes or makes complaints, and the other partner (Harvey) withdraws by avoiding discussion or not engaging in the conversation.

Margot and Harvey Have Been Married for 10 Years