The equity theory of relationships asserts that:

a) We seek to balance our own with the rewards of our partners by paying attention to each other during a conversation.
b) We seek to balance our own rewards with the rewards of our partners by getting a joint checking account.
c) We seek to balance our own rewards with the rewards of our partners by matching life choices with our partners.
d) We seek to balance our own rewards with the rewards of our partner so that we put in and obtain similar relationship rewards.