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Emotional Relations
Emotional relations describe the interpersonal dynamics between any two persons in a genogram. Unlike family relations, emotional relations are not about formal partnerships but about the quality of the connection between individuals.
Adding an Emotional Relation
To add an emotional relation:
- Select a person in the drawing.
- In the detail panel, navigate to the Emotional Relations section.
- Select the other person and choose the type of emotional relation.
The emotional relation will appear as a distinct line style between the two persons.
Emotional Relation Types
Positive Relations
| Type |
Description |
| Normal |
A standard, unremarkable relationship.
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| Harmony |
A balanced, harmonious connection.
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| Friendship |
A warm, platonic bond.
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| Best Friends |
A close, strong friendship.
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| Love |
A deep feeling of love between two persons.
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| In Love |
A state of romantic attraction.
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| Emotional Connection |
A meaningful emotional bond.
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| Fan |
An admiring or fan-like relationship.
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| Limerence |
An intense, involuntary romantic attraction.
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Negative Relations
| Type |
Description |
| Discord |
Disagreement or conflict in the relationship.
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| Hate |
Deep animosity between the persons.
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| Distrust |
Lack of trust between the persons.
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| Hostile |
Active antagonism and aggression.
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Distance & Cutoff
| Type |
Description |
| Indifferent |
Emotional indifference between the persons.
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| Distant |
An emotionally distant relationship.
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| Cutoff Estranged |
The relationship has been cut off; the persons are estranged.
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| Cutoff Repaired |
A previously cut-off relationship that has been restored.
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| Never Met |
The two persons have never met.
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Hostile Combinations
| Type |
Description |
| Distant Hostile |
A relationship that is both distant and hostile.
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| Close Hostile |
A close relationship with hostile dynamics.
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| Fused Hostile |
An enmeshed relationship with hostile elements.
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Fused Relations
| Type |
Description |
| Fused |
An enmeshed or overly dependent relationship.
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Violence
| Type |
Description |
| Violence |
Physical violence is present in the relationship.
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| Distant Violence |
Violence occurring in an otherwise distant relationship.
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| Close Violence |
Violence within a close relationship.
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| Fused Violence |
Violence within an enmeshed relationship.
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Abuse
| Type |
Description |
| Abuse |
A pattern of abusive behavior.
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| Physical Abuse |
Physical harm or violence.
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| Emotional Abuse |
Psychological or emotional harm.
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| Sexual Abuse |
Sexual abuse or exploitation.
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| Neglect Abuse |
Abuse through neglect of care.
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Behavioral Patterns
| Type |
Description |
| Manipulative |
One person uses manipulation to influence the other.
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| Controlling |
One person exerts control over the other.
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| Jealous |
Jealousy characterizes the relationship.
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| Focused On |
One person is particularly focused on the other.
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| Focused On Negatively |
One person is negatively focused on or preoccupied with the other.
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