You like Sally; Sally likes to occasionally drink a little too much. You don't like to drink at all. _________ says you will either have to change your feelings about Sally or your attitudes toward drinking.

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Balance theory states that three elements (person, attitude/object, and other person) must be in balance for a relationship to be maintained. In this scenario, there is imbalance because you like Sally, but you don't like her occasional drinking. To restore balance, you would need to change either your feelings about Sally or your attitudes toward drinking.

You Like Sally; Sally Likes to Occasionally Drink a Little