ESSAY 2: (2 pages) (Chapter 6)

a. Relational dialectics: Discuss the three relational dialectics in terms of your relationship. How have the tensions impacted the relationship?

Autonomy-Connection

Openness-Closedness

Novelty-Predictability

b. In terms of managing relationship tension, how have you handled the tension? Do you employ coping mechanisms and how do they affect the relationship?

Temporal Selection

Topical Segmentation

Neutralization

Reframing