Intimate Relationship Conflicts
Behavioral Definitions

• Frequent or continual arguing with the partner
• Lack of communication with the partner
• A pattern of angry projection of responsibility for the conflicts onto the partner
• Marital separation
• Pending divorce
• Involvement in multiple intimate relationships at the same time
• Physical and/or verbal abuse in a relationship
• A pattern of superficial or no communication, infrequent or no sexual contact, excessive involvement in activities (work or recreation) that allows for avoidance of closeness to the partner
• A pattern of repeated broken, conflictual relationships due to personal deficiencies in problem solving, maintaining a trust relationship, or choosing abusive or dysfunctional partners

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