"I feel exhausted from fighting. I'm going to go do some work in the office," says Tom to Sybill. Ten minutes later, Sybill opens the door and continues their previous disagreement. Tom and Sybill are exhibiting ______.
A) symmetrical escalation
B) symmetrical withdrawal
C) withdrawal-pursuit
D) pursuit-withdrawal

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Tom is withdrawing by going to the office to avoid the conflict, while Sybill is pursuing by continuing the disagreement, which exemplifies a withdrawal-pursuit pattern.

"I Feel Exhausted from Fighting