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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We have often seen our parents not speaking to each other for days altogether and for important conversations we become their messengers. Sometimes we become the source where either mom or dad vents ...

The naughty word is “triangulation,” and it does indeed sound like something that in some conservative locales might still be against the law, even if rarely prosecuted when practiced by consenting ...

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 ...