If an owner is attempting to resolve a problem by any means possible, what stage of grief are they in?

In the context of grief, bargaining often manifests as an individual's attempt to regain control over a situation or to reverse loss, typically through negotiation or making compromises. When an owner is trying to resolve a problem "by any means possible," it indicates that they are searching for options or solutions, hoping to change the outcome. This aligns with the bargaining phase, where a person might think or say, "If only I could do this, then maybe things would be better," indicating an active pursuit to negotiate a different reality or outcome.

The other stages, such as acceptance, denial, and sorrow, do not convey this sense of active negotiation or the urge to implement changes. Acceptance reflects coming to terms with the reality of the situation, denial involves refusing to acknowledge the problem, and sorrow expresses feelings of sadness and loss but does not include the proactive attempts to resolve issues that are characteristic of the bargaining stage.