Exploring the dynamics between partners where one assumes a parental role and the other takes on a childlike role, emphasizing the importance of equality, communication, and avoiding negative power dynamics.
Dr. Lisa Firestone asks what your role is in your relationship
Episode 1964: What Is Your Role in Your Relationship? by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Parent-Child Dynamics in Romantic Relationships
Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy(APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).