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Player 1, initiating a transactional game, proposes a double-bind, to Player 2 by saying, “If you really love me, you will ignore this major problem (in my behavior) that is capable of destroying our relationship.” Player 2 fails to recognize the linguistic linkage, and continually attempts, by overlooking the pathology, to prove to Player 1 that the love is real. Player 1 does not change, Player 2 discounts his/her own feelings, and stalemate occurs.

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Frank R. Morris

Dixie Gescheidle Morris, CM and Frank Reinhardt Morris, CM are directors of the Center For Creative Change, Transactional Analysis Center of Michiana, Inc., in South Bend, Indiana.

Dixie G. Morris

Dixie Gescheidle Morris, CM and Frank Reinhardt Morris, CM are directors of the Center For Creative Change, Transactional Analysis Center of Michiana, Inc., in South Bend, Indiana.