Case 19 Conflict

“I need to find myself.”

Deric and RayLyn will graduate from their university in a few months. They have been romantically involved for almost two years. Deric is capable and popular, and shows great promise of succeeding in any career he selects (his major is sociology). But so far, he is not heading in any direction. When it comes to the future, he often appears confused and listless. RayLyn, on the other hand, is highly goal-oriented. She knows she is going to be a civil engineer, she wants children (one or two) by the time she is twenty-eight, and she is anxious to work out a lifestyle with the right partner. Hopefully, ...

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