Many couples who repeatedly break up and reunite recall each other fondly when apart and swear that they could make the relationship work if they got together again. But after they do spend time together, they again wonder, "How could I ever have believed that this so-and-so would change?" This best exemplifies the _________.

A) avoidance-avoidance conflict
B) approach-approach conflict
C) approach-avoidance conflict
D) interpersonal conflict

Interpersonal Conflict

A situation in which two or more people in an interaction perceive incompatible goals or interference in achieving their objectives.

Approach-Avoidance Conflict

A psychological conflict occurring when a goal is both attractive and undesirable at the same time, creating internal emotional tension.

Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict

A psychological conflict that arises when an individual must choose between two undesirable outcomes.