Answer: C - Polarization is the conscious want of something one cannot have or a trait that one does not possess, especially those that are directly opposite to one's attributes. Polarization is a sign of disowning parts of neural networks causing internal conflicts between the conscious and subconscious. An example may be an individual who cannot express love. They will seek out someone who can compensate them in this area.
Polarization dynamics can formulate around many emotions and role functions at any point in a relationship. For example, the pursuer-avoider is a common polarization dynamic occurring early in relationships. At the same time, the giver-taker framework typically emerges later, in the course of a long-term relationship or marriage.
Polarization is a key element of attraction and partner selection, i.e., we may be unconsciously drawn to individuals who we psychologically sense can house and act on specific emotions or relational experiences more so than are we. Individual or couple therapy may be useful in drawing one's attention to what is projected onto one's partner and, in turn, recognizing what relationship patterns are the product of polarization. Ideally, all polarizations would be reduced or eliminated so that each partner could occupy, experience, and act on complex emotions wholly and entirely rather than splitting off and projecting onto our partner the ones that are personally more difficult to tolerate or resolve.
