Describe Reasons for Dissolution of a Relationship (Essay Sample)

In this assignment you are asked to reflect on the break-up (or significant weakening) of a previous strong relationship by doing the following:
Identifying and briefly discussing the reasons for the weakening and/or dissolution of the relationship.
Using the Cody's list of relational disengagement strategies to identify which strategy (or strategies) best describes the communication which occurred as the relationship weakened or dissolved. You should use specific examples to illustrate the strategies you selected fit the events that occurred during relational dissolution
Choosing either the ‘Coming apart' phase of the Knapp model OR the Duck relational dissolution model and then briefly but specifically attempting to apply each stage of the framework to the events which occurred in the relationship. You should conclude by explaining whether or not you feel the model you chose provides an accurate representation of events.
Important note: Although a romantic relationship is an obvious fit, it is also entirely appropriate to use another type of relationship (friendship, etc.) to complete this assignment.