A Strained Relationship

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The paper explains that there are clues that Alex learned to be unfaithful as a coping mechanism of his own. This paper explores the states of their relationship, how the myth of romantic love is such a problem for this couple and how the fight could have been handled much differently. The paper considers that it seem unrealistic that this couple can resolve their problems without counseling. The paper maintains that Sam and Alex need to make the transition to a collaborative style of conflict management.

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"The case of Sam and Alex illustrates a basic problem of how two individuals have not progressed beyond the myth of romantic love. Sam is confronted with the very serious issue of infidelity and has no means to cope with it. There are clues that Alex learned to be unfaithful as a coping mechanism of his own. This paper will explore the states of their relationship, how the myth of romantic love is such a problem for this couple and how the fight could have been handled much differently."

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