Liza and Charles have been friends for quite a while.They argue quite a bit about almost every decision that has to be made.If Liza wants to see a movie, Charles wants to go to dinner first.If Charles wants to stay home and watch TV, Liza always wants to do something else.Which of the following best characterizes the type of relationship they seem to have?
A)complementary
B)interdependent
C)competitive symmetrical
D)parallel

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Liza and Charles have a competitive symmetrical relationship because they both strive for control and are seemingly in a power struggle with each other. They challenge each other's decisions and seem to want to come out on top, resulting in a repetitive and escalating cycle of conflict.

Liza and Charles Have Been Friends for Quite a While