Discuss research (theories and/orstudies) relating to the dissolution of relationships.
Zainab Rahman
Discuss research (theories and/or studies) relating to the dissolution of relationships.
There are many different reasons for why a relationship must come to an end, but despite all of the differences there is one similarity – the process that is involved in the break-up of a relationship.
According to Lee’s stage model (1984), there are five stages in the break-up of premarital relationships:
- Dissatisfaction – one or both partners realise there are real problems within the relationship.
- Exposure – problems identified are brought out into the open.
- Negotiation – much discussion about issues raised.
- Resolution attempts – both partners try to find a way of resolving the problems.
- Termination – if resolution attempts are unsuccessful, relationship comes to an end.