The purpose of this study was to identify dialectical contradictions endemic to the postmarital experience. Dialectic theory provides a framework for discussing the contradictory forces inherent in postmarital relationships. The frequency of three basic dialectical contradictions (autonomy-connection, openness-closedness, predictability-novelty) were culled from interviews with 34 divorced individuals. The identification of 355 dialectical contradictions suggests the utility of this framework for examining postmarital relationships. Implications for the application of dialectic theory for the study of postmarital relationships are discussed and research directions identified.
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