3 Common Power Dynamics in a Relationship and How to Resolve
By Susan Fishman, July 22, 2022
According to Emily Heard, MFT, a marriage and family therapist in Menlo Park, California, power imbalances in relationships often arise around specific themes, including:
- finances
- sexual intimacy
- decision making
- duties and responsibility
When trying to handle these or other power imbalances, Heard explains three common dynamics can play out:
- demand/withdrawal
- distancer/pursuer
- fear/shame
“By acknowledging the relationship power dynamic,” Heard says, “any of the themes can be addressed, whether it’s a major life decision or a simple disagreement.”
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