Question

In which relationship stage are the individuals in the following scenario? Jeff and Elena work together. Although they used to talk about everything, lately they only talk about work-related issues. terminating differentiating stagnating circumscribing avoiding

Answer 1

It sounds like it would be termenating. No jk circumscribing

Explanation: hth (hope this helps)

Answer 2

The answer is the fourth choice - circumscribing.

Jeff and Elena are restricting or limiting their topic lately. Circumscribing means restrict (something) within limits. When a relationship between two people begins to deteriorate, it enters the circumscribing stage. This is when they begin to limit the amount and quality of communication with each other.