Chapter 9- Relationships Flashcards
Conflict
expressed struggle(both must know about it) of interconnected parties(behavior of one party must affect other) who have different goals(clash of goals) and perceived interference from both parties(one or other must interfere)
Relationship Dialectic
tension that arises from contradictory needs to push and pull us in opposite directions at the same time in our relationships with others
fundamental source of conflict
Connection-Autonomy
desire to come together with someone else(connect) but remain independent(autonomous)
too much emphasis on either hurts relationships
Predictability-Novelty
desire for both change and stability
have to walk fine line
Openness-Closedness
asks how much self disclosure and openness is enough