Quality of alternatives is about?

• A. The number of partners you have.
• B. Perception of how desirable other potential partners are compared to current partner.
• C. The stability of the current relationship.
• D. The ways you can avoid alternatives.

Answer: (B)

Quality of alternatives focuses on how attractive other potential partners or options seem relative to the person you’re with. It’s a perception that shapes commitment: when you view other options as highly desirable, you’re more likely to consider leaving; when they don’t seem better, you’re more inclined to stay. This isn’t about how many partners exist or the current relationship’s stability by itself, nor about strategies to avoid alternatives. It’s specifically about the perceived desirability of those outside options compared with your current partner.