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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Isn't "Triangulation" Just Another Way of Saying "Makes Political Deals?" Perfect. I've seen a variety of attempts at defining triangulation over the last few days; Dinauer's is my favorite by far.

President Obama doesn't like the suggestion that he "triangulates"--i.e., that he tries to position himself between the two political parties. His advisers don't like the suggestion, either. So when ...

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 ...