List and briefly describe the three dialectical tensions in relational dialectics

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Relational dialectics involve the notion that relationships are influenced by opposing
tensions that are managed through communication. These tensions change over time. The first
tension is autonomy­conectedness and refers to the amount of time a dyad spends together or
apart. The second is predictability­change and refers to the amount of change versus routine
in a dyad's relationship. In other words, some dyads really value predictability, while others
highly value novelty. The third is openness­closedness. This refers to the amount of selfdisclosure expressed by the dyad. The more open, the more disclosure experienced in the relationship.

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