Mark's sister Lily recently disclosed to him that she is involved in a same-sex relationship.Mark feels pressured between his need to maintain his sister's confidence yet also feels the need to disclose this information to his parents.What dialectic tension is Mark experiencing?
A) novelty vs.predictability
B) autonomy vs.connection
C) openness vs.protection
D) family vs.friends
E) none of the options are correct

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Mark is experiencing a dialectic tension between the desire to prioritize openness and honesty regarding his sister's same-sex relationship, and the need to protect his sister's confidence and potentially avoid negative reactions from their parents. This tension is represented by the openness vs. protection dialectic.

Mark's Sister Lily Recently Disclosed to Him That She Is