Mike Trujillo has been involved in a serious relationship with his high school sweetheart, Bonny, for five years; they have even discussed marriage. One day, Bonny told Mike that she was seeing another man. Obviously, this was very difficult for Mike.
Over the course of the next few months, Mike had a bumpy ride emotionally. Initially, he simply couldn't believe it. He frequently caught himself thinking about Bonny as if they were still together. After a few days, Mike became bitter. He cut up all her pictures except for one. He hung that one on a dartboard and threw darts at it for hours. As his bitterness subsided, he looked for reasons why the breakup was actually beneficial. He told himself it was a blessing that he wouldn't have to support Bonny's rich tastes anymore and that things were turning out for the best. However, during the next six months, Mike just couldn't get excited about dating other girls. He made himself go on dates, but he never really liked any of the girls he dated. He felt empty and didn't know how to fill the void in his heart. But after a few months, Mike bounced back and started to take an interest in other women. Within four months, he found Amy, the girl of his dreams, and they got married about a year later.
1. What reactions do most people have to crises? How did Mike display these reactions?
2. How does Mike's experience relate to fraud examination?