Kip has been dating Theresa for less than a month. Kip wants to become closer to Theresa by sharing some very personal information, but he is also nervous about revealing too much, which could have negative relational consequences. Which dialectical tension was Kip experiencing?
A) autonomy and connection
B) openness and protection
C) novelty and predictability
D) real and ideal

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Kip's situation reflects the openness and protection dialectical tension, where he is torn between wanting to share personal information to deepen the relationship (openness) and fearing the potential negative outcomes of sharing too much (protection).

Kip Has Been Dating Theresa for Less Than a Month