Erick and Ellen are in a long-term romantic relationship. As partners in a stable long-term relationship, they have much lower levels of uncertainty than those in newer relationships. They often find themselves feeling as if this lack of uncertainty has led to a degree of stagnation. While they enjoy the stability that certainty brings to a relationship, they sometimes wish there was more uncertainty to keep things fresh. What phenomenon are Erick and Ellen experiencing?

A. dialectical uncertainty
B. relational uncertainty
C. uncertainty avoidance
D. uncertainty acceptance


Answer: A

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