Someone whose relationship is very important to you surprises you by informing you that your relationship just is not as rewarding and pleasant as it used to be and then,a few days later,announces that the relationship is over.In dealing with this very disappointing event,which explanation on your part for what happened would likely prove most damaging to your positive well-being?

A) The other person is being a jerk and is largely at fault.
B) Some ill-advised comments that you made led to what happened.
C) In retrospect, the original decision to become close to this individual was a bad one.
D) You are not as much fun as the other person, and the imbalance led to a loss of interest in you.

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Student-Cameron Spencer · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  This choice puts the blame squarely on the individual, which can damage self-esteem and self-worth. It implies that the other person found you boring, and this can be difficult to process emotionally. Blaming oneself or looking for ways to improve the relationship in the future might prove more productive.

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