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Discuss research (theories and/or studies) relating to the dissolution of relationships. There are many different reasons for why a relationship must come to an end, but despite all of the differences there is one similarity - the process that is involved in the break-up of a relationship. According to Lee's stage model (1984), there are five stages in the break-up of premarital relationships: 1) Dissatisfaction - one or both partners realise there are real problems within the relationship. 2) Exposure - problems identified are brought out into the open. 3) Negotiation - much discussion about issues raised. 4) Resolution attempts - both partners try to find a way of resolving the problems. 5) Termination - if resolution attempts are unsuccessful, relationship comes to an end. This model focuses on the processes before break-up becomes inevitable. Lee proposed this model after conducting much research on the basis of over 100 premarital romantic break-ups. The exposure and negotiation stages are...

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