Sophia prefers her alone time and doing activities without her partner Ethan, while he prefers to do everything with her. What relational dialectic is challenging their relationship?
A) Self-interest versus self-disclosure
B) Novelty versus predictability
C) Openness versus protection
D) Autonomy versus connection

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The relational dialectic challenging Sophia and Ethan's relationship is "Autonomy versus Connection." This dialectic involves the tension between the desire for personal independence and the desire for closeness or togetherness in a relationship. Sophia's preference for alone time represents a need for autonomy, while Ethan's desire to do everything together represents a need for connection.

Sophia Prefers Her Alone Time and Doing Activities Without Her