After Tyrese and Ryan move in together, Ryan finds himself disappointed. He thought they'd spend all their time together, but Tyrese still spends time with his other friends. Ryan also discovers that Tyrese is messy, even though Ryan expected him to be immaculate. To avoid this type of disappointment, Ryan could have used what strategy?

A. Have realistic expectations.
B. Emphasize excitement and positivity.
C. Manage dialectical tensions.
D. Handle conflict constructively.


Answer: A

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