Caughlin and Afifi's (2004) research speaks to the issue of ownership. In their research on relationships between college students and their parents, as well as research on boyfriend/girlfriend relationships, they found that
A) relational partners are unwilling to take responsibility for their decisions
B) avoiding disclosures can sometimes be helpful to relationships
C) it is never a good idea to restrict open communication
D) relational partners usually reveal more information than they should

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Caughlin and Afifi's research indicates that avoiding certain disclosures can actually be beneficial for maintaining the health of a relationship, suggesting that strategic non-disclosure is sometimes a positive choice for relational partners.

Caughlin and Afifi's (2004) Research Speaks to the Issue of Ownership