Ushi and Tina are getting to know each other. They discover that they are both good students as well as dog lovers and skiers, and they both dislike seafood. According to Murstein's stimulus-value-role theory, this couple is in the _____ phase of their relationship.

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The value-comparison phase is characterized by individuals evaluating how well their values, attitudes, and preferences match. Ushi and Tina have discovered their shared values of being good students, dog lovers, and skiers, and their mutual dislike for seafood which suggests they are currently in the value-comparison phase.

Ushi and Tina Are Getting to Know Each Other