Rollie and Duck's model - Description
- Rollie and Duck identified six stages in the breakdwon of relationships.
- Breakdown - one partner reaches a threshold of dissatisfaction.
- Intrapsychic processes - social withdrawal, resentment and consideration of alternatives. The relationship may end here.
- Dyadic processes - problems are discussed amid uncertainty and hostility but the relationship may be saved.
- Social processes - involvement of other people, e.g. for support or advice. This may help resolution or speed dissolution (e.g. with revelations).
- Grave-dressing processes - mental preparation for life outside the relationship.
- Resurrection processes - active changes in self and future expectations.
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