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    It appears that for Jack, a major issue in both the therapeutic relationship and his interpersonal relationships is his tendency to utilize splitting based defense/coping mechanisms. When the interactions between Jack and Al and Jack and his therapist are mentioned, it is apparent that Jack tends to split. He feels that Al is completely against him and out to take advantage of him. He is also unable to consider things from Al’s point of view in order to better understand the reality of the situation

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    Chapters 7 and 8 in Extraordinary Relationships gave a good introduction into new concepts relating to Human Interactions and Relationships. These new concepts give a better idea in understanding two of the relationship patterns and the various emotions that come along with these patterns and how they have developed. The two concepts that were discussed throughout the chapters were the relationship patterns of conflict and distance. When it comes to the relationship pattern of conflict I feel that

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    First, when people have their own perspective of relationship on how they should be maintained compared to how society or different cultures depict relationships. Because the five factors of personal attraction affect friendships and relationships because have a major impact on how we all deal with each other on different levels. When dating and in imamate relationships and friendships there has to be different attractions that keep us connected or disconnected from one another. First you are attracted

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    Dual relationships in therapy practice are identified as an ethical issue and a boundary violation (Sawyer, and Prescott, 2010). According to Sawyer and Prescott (2010), this is based in part on the concepts that the relationships are not equal, the client is vulnerable, and that the primary responsibility of the clinician is to make care of the client the first priority. Dual relationships are defined by Syme (2003), as ‘arising in any situation where a therapist assumes more than one significantly

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    themselves to be in a long-distance relationship” and cannot see partners cannot see each other face-to-face daily like geographically close relationships (Long Distance Relationship Statistics). These high numbers make relationship maintenance for long distance relationships all the more viable for discussion. Due to the distance, long distance relationships present unique obstacles such as lack of physical contact, increased financial burdens to maintain relationships, and high expectations of partners

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    Despite the fact that relationships can be troubling, stressful, and even deadly, most of us are aware that we need relationships with others and that the quality of our lives depends on those relationships whether it is from friends or romantic partners. With the development of technology the evolution of long distance dating relationships are transforming. Long distance relationships used to primarily consist of handwritten letters with the occasional phone call in between. However, progression

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    Introduction For a relationship to survive those involved have to make sacrifices and watch out for any threats to the relationship. Although there is more than just information on dating and relationship traps to ensure a successful relationship learning of the many traps to a relationship and making an effort to avoid them increases the chances of survival of a relationship. Dating and Relationship Traps 1. Marketing Trap. This happens when one the partner’s feels that they need to make themselves

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    New technology can ruin relationships completely if people lack communication skills. Why would someone want to get to know someone without being face to face? What would they talk about when they are together? The relationship would become dull and boring; there is no way to avoid that. Communication is key; being able to use body language and tones in your voice so people won’t get the wrong idea is impossible over the Internet. Everyone has been in a situation when texting someone, and he or

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    life regarding their network of platonic and romantic relationships. Extra-familial relationships become more central in an individual’s social world; thus, an individual’s capacity for intimate relationships begins to develop with both friends and romantic partners (Allen & Land, 1999). Simultaneously, a romantic partner quickly becomes the focus in one’s relationship hierarchy (Collins & van Dulmen, 20006). Each emerging adult’s relationship quality as well as their attachment bond with their

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    I was writing about relationships, dating, and stuff like that for a while and what I found most of the time was nothing but questions regarding relationship mistakes. I have seen most of the people asking about what are the mistakes that we should avoid while in a relationship, how the beginning of a relationship should be, and is there any relationship compatibility type of thing or not? Keeping most of the queries and questions in mind, I have collected some of the best factors to look upon when

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