Your partner would be upset if you spent money on a birthday surprise, but also would have hurt feelings if you did not buy them a gift. This example best demonstrates which communication dynamic?

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The scenario describes a double bind, where a person is given two or more conflicting messages, with no correct response available. In this case, the partner's reaction to both buying and not buying a gift creates a no-win situation for the person, which is characteristic of a double bind in communication.

Your Partner Would Be Upset If You Spent Money on a Birthday