Natalie wants her boyfriend to respond consistently to her affectionate behavior, but she also wants him to surprise her occasionally with different signs of his affection. Natalie is feeling which dialectical tension?

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Natalie's desire for consistency in her boyfriend's response to her affectionate behavior represents a need for predictability in their relationship, while her desire for occasional surprises represents a need for change. These two needs create the dialectical tension of change/predictability.

Natalie Wants Her Boyfriend to Respond Consistently to Her Affectionate