Episode 31. A Lover's Bind: The Psychoanalysis of Romantic Relationships

One couple fights over household responsibilities. Another is trapped in a cycle of jealousy and control. Still another strives for total harmony and oneness—only to be tormented by intense anxiety the moment small differences arise. With the help of the famous psychodynamic concept of collusion, this episode deals with the often conflictual relations between couples. We often encounter in romantic relationships the contours of our unconscious longings and fears, factors that are anchored in our personal history and that are decisive in the selection of a partner. Topics include: the relationship dynamics of jealousy, narcissistic relationship dynamics, as well as helper dynamics. Support us on Patreon and get the scripts to the episodes: Our youtube-channel: Visit our website: Donation via Paypal:

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Episode 31. A Lover's Bind: The Psychoanalysis of Romantic Relationships is an episode from Lives of the Unconscious. A Podcast on Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy by Cécile Loetz & Jakob Mueller.

This episode is 38:44 long.

This episode was published on Oct 17, 2022.

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