Many Relationships Deal with the Conventional-Unique Dialectic

Multiple Choice

Many relationships deal with the Conventional-Unique dialectic. They want to be the couple that everyone says is special, but they must balance that against the values and expectations of those around themselves, especially those they deem important. The tension may be coming from ________, but the relational partners have to negotiate it________.

A) from friends/without conflict
B) conceit/with care to protect positive face
C) their personal values/internally
D) personal desires/socially
E) the outside/internally