As a couples therapist,you know that ________ interactions predict future marital dissatisfaction.

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Demand and withdrawal interactions, also known as pursuer-distancer interactions, involve one partner's attempts to engage in communication or conflict resolution (the demander) being met with the other partner's withdrawal or avoidance (the withdrawer). This dynamic creates frustration and resentment, which can lead to future marital dissatisfaction. The other options may also be contributing factors to marital dissatisfaction, but demand and withdrawal interactions have been specifically identified as a predictor.

As a Couples Therapist,you Know That ________ Interactions Predict Future