Simon wants to be connected to his girlfriend, Jenny, but also wants to be autonomous and have his own friends. After his friend Cameron explains relational dialectics theory to him, Simon begs, "so, how do I get rid of all this tension?" What would Baxter and Montgomery say?

Question

Deon Griffith

Social Studies

30 June, 10:25

Simon wants to be connected to his girlfriend, Jenny, but also wants to be autonomous and have his own friends. After his friend Cameron explains relational dialectics theory to him, Simon begs, "so, how do I get rid of all this tension?" What would Baxter and Montgomery say?

+1

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Christine Yu · Answer 1

Tensions are meant to be managed because they will surely occur.

Explanation:

The relational dialectics theory simply explains more on tensions and how to manage it in relationships. The theory make us to understand that relationships are never linear and how good Communication is necessary in all relationships.

The theory of relational dialectics was proposed by Baxter and Montgomery and if they will reply Simon's Question they will tell him to learn how to manage his tension and that he can not get rid of his tension.