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Boundary/ choices

Identity/ who you are

In a good relationship:Identity matters: not just filling a role

Separate & Together happiness

Willing/ Unforced/ Able to say “no”�Growing: before, during, and after

Different = conflict: good at resolution?�Better known = better appreciated

Center control shrinks & invalidated margin grows

Find/ make space for different desires & decisions

Or

Plan departure steps with non-return Plan B and C to avoid cycling

Impulsive exit: to be my own person�Desperate return: to be cared for

Indicator Lights:

Clingy/ Making fewer decisions

You are my ticket to…

Getting something out of…

What you should want is…

You are here for my vision

Decisions risk devastation

Tools of Force:

Ideal: Cooperation

Tools of Cooperation:

Violence

Threats

Deception�Limiting Options

Conformity�Exchange

Superiority/ Inferiority

1%

Clarity�Compassion

Dedication

Evidence

Good for us both

Gradual change

Pain without resentment�Persuasion�Respect

Drama cycle:

Options: Gradually Improve or Leave

Willing actions shape identity

Identity shapes willing actions

Routine: Control & Invalidation

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Boundary/ choices

Identity/ who you are

In a good relationship:�Identity matters: not just filling a role

Separate & Together happiness

Willing/ Unforced/ Able to say “no”�Growing: before, during, and after

Different = conflict: good at resolution?

Better known = better appreciated

Impulsive exit: to be my own person�Desperate return: to be cared for

Indicator Lights:

Clingy/ Making fewer decisions

You are my ticket to…

Getting something out of…

What you should want is…

You are here for my vision

Decisions risk devastation

Tools of Force:

Ideal: Cooperation

Tools of Cooperation:

Violence

Threats

Deception�Limiting Options

Conformity�Exchange

Superiority/ Inferiority

1%

Clarity�Compassion

Dedication

Evidence

Good for us both

Gradual change

Pain without resentment�Persuasion�Respect

Drama cycle:

Willing actions shape identity

Identity shapes willing actions

Routine: Control & Invalidation

Center control shrinks & invalidated margin grows

Find/ make space for different desires & decisions

Or

Plan departure steps with non-return Plan B and C to avoid cycling

Options: Gradually Improve or Leave

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A: look for an opening�B: use your teammates�C: keep your head in the game

coping skills

1: shoot�2: drive�3: pass

tunnel vision

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A: look for an opening�B: use your teammates�C: keep your head in the game

coping skills

1: shoot�2: drive�3: pass

tunnel vision

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