What common way does a couple try to de-escalate tension or resolve a fight? If your first answer is sex, you're not wrong. But it's not the answer I was looking for. A common way many couples try to ...

Narcissistic triangulation is when a person, usually with narcissistic tendencies, involves a third party in a situation or relationship to gain control. The “triangle” refers to the third person ...

Triangulation refers to a specific behavior that can come up within a two-person conflict. This tactic can show up in nearly any type of relationship — between friends, family members, romantic ...

Unless you’ve got both excellent communication skills and are comfortable with confrontation (kudos to you if that’s the case), handling a disagreement with a partner — or anyone you have a ...

A middle-aged couple once brought their teenage son "Roy" in for an initial counseling session. Before the session, his mother met privately with me to explain that Roy had become a handful -- he was ...

The hidden trauma of triangulation quietly pervades many families that appear “normal” from the outside. The trauma occurs when one child is used to quietly carry the emotional burdens of the marital ...

A range of subtle emotional dynamics can play out in communication within relationships, families, or groups. A common, and problematic, dynamic involves the concept of triangulation. Triangulation ...