Amelie is experiencing difficulties in her long-term relationship. After weeks of silent contemplation and a series of heated, confrontational discussions with her partner, she has now begun sharing details of their impending split with her close friends and family to seek their support and advice.
According to Duck's phase model of relationship breakdown, which phase of breakdown is Amelie currently in, and what is the specific cognitive threshold that marks the transition into this phase?
Dyadic phase; threshold: "I would be justified in withdrawing."
Social phase; threshold: "It's now inevitable."
Social phase; threshold: "I mean it."
Grave-dressing phase; threshold: "It's now inevitable."
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