Maria and Andre have been married for five years, but lately they hardly talk unless it?s

necessary. They used to take time out of their busy schedules to go on dates or just talk. It
often feels like they?re just going through the motions.

What stage of relational de-escalation
does this example illustrate?
A) turmoil stage B) stagnation stage
C) individualization stage D) de-intensification stage

B