Dana and Mally,romantic partners,really enjoy spending time together,and miss each other when they are not together.However,Dana really likes spending time alone doing her art and Mally misses reading her novels now that she and Dana are a couple and she has less time by herself.They enjoy their couple time but they also like being alone.Dana and Mally are struggling with which relational dialectic?
A)closedness/openness
B)novelty/predictability
C)commitment/love
D)spontaneity/routine
E)autonomy/connection

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Dana and Mally are struggling with the dialectic of autonomy/connection, as they both value their individual time and interests but also enjoy being together as a couple. This is evident in Dana's preference for spending time alone doing art and Mally missing her alone time to read. Balancing autonomy and connection is a common struggle in many romantic relationships.

Dana and Mally,romantic Partners,really Enjoy Spending Time Together,and Miss Each