Couple

The Couple: An Imperfect Fiction Built for Two

It all begins with the encounter. Freud identified two unconscious pathways in partner choice: the anaclitic axis, where one seeks the support of early figures (the nurturing mother, the protective father), and the narcissistic axis, where one loves what one once was, what one wishes to become, or what once mirrored the self. The encounter, in ...

‘To Exist Is to Be Different:’ The Challenge of Loving Without Losing Oneself

When differentiation hasn’t occurred during key developmental stages, it eventually resurfaces as an existential crisis. Whether in adulthood, through burnout, sudden depression or emotional turmoil at a life crossroads, it often reflects a deep need to become something other than what one has turned into. Far from being solely negative, these ...

As Year Ends, Power Couple Brangelina Close Their Chapter

Famed actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie signed their divorce settlement on Monday, as reported by People Magazine. This agreement brings a pivotal moment to their eight-year-long legal saga, a case that has captivated global audiences. Angelina Jolie’s attorney, James Simon, confirmed the settlement, stating that Jolie is “focused on ...

The War Within the Couple: A Reflection of Lebanon's War?

Testimony "Once, our apartment at Galerie Semaan was a peaceful haven. Now, it feels like a real pressure cooker. The atmosphere in our home has completely changed. My husband yells over the smallest things. I do too, actually. Yesterday, we argued simply because the kids were making too much noise while playing— as if noise could still bother ...