Answer:
Terminating
Step-by-step explanation:
Knapp's stated five(5) stages of coming together. They are:
1. Initiating
2. Experimenting
3. Intensifying
4. Integrating
5. Bonding
And also five(5)stages of coming apart. Which are:
1. Differentiating
2. Circumscribing
3. Stagnating
4. Avoiding
5. Terminating
In the terminating stage of coming apart, after lovers or couples have drifted apart, avoiding each other and do not want to be in the same place with the partner, the terminating stage is them introduced/ initiated. It involves partners deciding to end relationship and taking different paths. It is usually difficult in this stage if properties, money or children are already involved (in-between)