In psychology, triangulation occurs when two family members who are having a conflict pull in a third person to deflect the tension. In storytelling, this creates a brilliant web of alliances. Watching a mother use her son to get back at her husband creates a layered, uncomfortable tension that keeps audiences hooked. The Myth of the "Normal" Family
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