Duck created a model showing the different phases of relationship breakdown which are
breakdown
intra-psychic
dyadic
social
grave dressing
Breakdown
beginning when one person becomes distressed about the way the relationship is conducted leading to a relaisation fo dissatisfaction
feelings of dissatisfaction lead to
intra psychic phase
a person admits to themselves that they are disatisfied
spend a lot of time considering the reasons behind this and how to move forward
internal thought processes of a perosn before confronting
social phase
involving friends and family and make their distress public
who will intervene, take sides and offer advice
according to duck once it reaches this stage is is more difficult for a couple to mend their relationship
grave dressing
when the dissolution ofthe relationship has happened both construct their version of why it broke down, usually minimising their faults and making themselves seem trustworthy and loyal
the threshold is 'its time to start a new life'
DYADIC PROCESSES
People confront their partners and begin to discuss their feelings and the future – a relationship could be saved at this stage.
