Why are we obsessed with watching families self-destruct? The answer lies in the unique nature of the family contract. Unlike a friendship or a romantic partnership, family is an involuntary alliance. You do not choose your father, your sister, or your grandfather. Because you cannot leave without severe social and emotional consequences, the family becomes a pressure cooker.
Family dynamics are fluid. Two rival siblings might unite against a parent, only to betray each other when the immediate threat passes. Why are we obsessed with watching families self-destruct
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