Erick and Ellen are in a long term romantic relationship. As partners in a stable long term relationship, they have much lower levels of uncertainty than those in newer relationships. They often find themselves feeling as if this lack of uncertainty has led to a degree of stagnation. While they enjoy the stability that certainty brings to a relationship, they sometimes wish there was more uncertainty to keep things fresh. What phenomenon are Erick and Ellen experiencing?
A) relational uncertainty
B) dialectical tension
C) uncertainty acceptance
D) uncertainty avoidance

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Erick and Ellen are experiencing dialectical tension, which refers to the presence of conflicting desires in a relationship, such as wanting both stability and uncertainty to keep the relationship fresh. This is a common dynamic where partners seek a balance between opposing needs or desires.

Erick and Ellen Are in a Long Term Romantic Relationship