Eddie and Madeline Are Struggling with the Connection-Autonomy Dialectic

Multiple Choice

Eddie and Madeline are struggling with the connection-autonomy dialectic. In response, Eddie has given up all of his hobbies in an effort to spend all of his time with Madeline. Madeline demonstrates an equally extreme commitment to remaining independent from Eddie. Which means of managing dialectical tension does this illustrate?

A) Denial
B) Polarization
C) Alternation
D) Reframing