AO1 - Rollie and Duck
- the end of a relationship indicates the people are now legitimately available as partners for relationships
- each partners creates a 'break up story' leaving them in a good light to ensure gaining a future partner
- relationships are ended publicy to signify an individual's freedom and availability
6 phases:
breakdown - dissatisfaction with relationship
intra- psychic - social withdrawal and resentment, brooding on partner's 'faults'
dyadic phase - uncertainty, anxiety, hostility, discontent, reassessment 'I mean it'
social phase - going public, seeking support from third parties, alliance building
grave dressing -saving face, preparing stories for different audiences
ressurection process - defining what to get out of future relationships
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