Dysfunctional Roles In A Relationship
- The Victim: While they are not the actual victims, they are the ones who often feel oppressed and victimized. They are self-pitying and act helpless most of the time.
- The Persecutor: Is made out to be controlling and critical by the victims. However, when we do take up this role we are often angry, rigid, and have feelings of superiority.
- The Rescuer: They are known as the enablers; they don't actually help the victims because they keep the victims stuck in their roles.
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