Patrice (Haitian American and Christian) and Josh (White, Jewish American) have been in an interracial relationship for 6 months. Because of some unwelcome reactions and prejudicial comments from people who disagree with their relationship, they began to develop proactive and reactive strategies to manage challenges and discrimination. According to the model of romantic relationship development, which stage are they in?

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Coping is the stage where couples develop strategies to manage societal challenges and discrimination, which aligns with Patrice and Josh's actions in response to prejudicial comments.