We learned about four types of ways that couples or people react to a diminished relationship. The first type is called Exit. This is where the relationship is reverting backwards, or regressing to the start. An example of this is when a relationship is going to fast and the couple decides that they need to slow down . This type is destructive and active.
The second type is Voice. This when a partner in the relationships addresses the issue and talks about it head on. They are trying to change somethings. This is both constructive and active.
The third type is loyalty. One of the partners or both is enduring the strained relationship because of the time put into the relationship or because staying the relationship has more benefits. This is constructive and passive.
The fourth type is neglect. One or both are not being honest about the severity of the issue and try to act as though it is not happening. They suddenly become busier and avoid their partner. This is destructive and passive.
The last thing we talked about is adjusting to marriage. Three main things talked about were power and control, distribution and labor(work, house work) and the last was allocation of resources(time and money). Who is in charge of finances. Figuring out the spending of joining two people together.
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