Which of the following descriptions applies to someone with an interpersonal relationship as defined in the book?
A) a father who left his family long ago and believes that he has a relationship with a child he has not seen or heard from for years
B) a guy who drops into the restaurant every couple of months, knows the waitress's first name, and believes that he has an interpersonal relationship with her
C) a married couple that have quarreled with each other for years
D) a woman who cannot remember the names of all the men she has dated in the last year

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An interpersonal relationship, as defined in the book, involves the exchange of information, feelings, and beliefs between two or more people who are emotionally close and have an implied, expected, or explicit commitment to each other. Therefore, a married couple that has been quarreling for years can have an interpersonal relationship, albeit a dysfunctional one. The other options do not fit this description as well. Option A describes a one-sided delusion, option B describes a one-sided relationship with an acquaintance, and option D describes a series of short-term relationships without emotional closeness or commitment.

Which of the Following Descriptions Applies to Someone with an Interpersonal