Confusion and disappointment is evident. Comparison of partner to previous partners, parents, or other family members begins. Constant negativity exists. Problems with intimacy exist. Each others' feelings and rights begin to be ignored.
Partners are unable to express their feelings to each other.
Relating is at an immature or basic level. One partner clings to the other. Depression becomes evident. Fun goes out of the relationship. Stubborn and bullheaded behavior is exhibited.