According to Baxter and Montgomery, relationships are never completely stable and are constantly changing. Their theory focuses on discursive tensions. Discuss the difference between internal and external manifestations of tension.

What will be an ideal response?


Internal manifestations of tension refer to tensions people express about their relationship with the person/people, who are part of the relationship. External manifestations of tension refer to tensions that people in the relationship group express, in regard to their interaction with others, who are outside the relationship group.

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