Robert has just received a promotion as a bank loan officer, which will necessitate relocation in another state. His wife, Sarah, has agreed to give up her job in order to accommodate her husband's career advancement. Sarah may be referred to as a __________ spouse.

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A trailing spouse is a term commonly used to describe a spouse who gives up his or her job, career, or business to accompany a partner or spouse, relocating for work. Therefore, out of the four options provided, B (trailing) is the most appropriate to describe Sarah's situation. A (compliant) and C (following) are not accurate descriptions of Sarah's situation, and D (geographically mobile) may describe a wider range of individuals who relocate for various reasons, not specifically due to a spouse's job advancement.

Robert Has Just Received a Promotion as a Bank Loan