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Read all about the how the Parent shows up in relationships; their strengths, their challenges, and what they must do to build healthy secure relationships. Get a deeper dive and learn how to break free from this Archetype in The Parent Blueprint.
Not Sure What Your Archetype Is?
Dominance: Zone Of Work
Role Deficit: Supporter Out Of Control
This archetype lives in the zone of work, which means you are likely good at doing the hard things in your relationship but feel challenged to reconnect in the moment so that you can enjoy the ride. Learn more about the roles and zones in Q & A.
The Parent Archetype
If you got the Parent Archetype, you are GREAT at finding the lesson in every situation. You are a natural teacher. You love to set up experiences where other people can learn and grow. You spend a lot of time on your environment, making it pleasant and enjoyable for your loved ones. You want others to get on your level. You are happiest when the people in your life acknowledge your hard work and benefit from the teachings you offer.
What Does This Mean For My Relationship?
If the challenging aspects of the Parent Archetype show up in you romantic relationship you will feel it because is easy to feel and harder to identify. The unique aspect of the Parent archetype is in the enabling behavior. The difficulty is most often in the way tasks are divided; One partner does more of the work of the relationship than the other, but does not directly communicate the need or desire for better balance.
The partner that is acting as parent forces the other partner into the child role, and vice versa. The partner that is acting as the child feels micromanaged and picked on while the partner that is acting as the parent feels unsupported and unable to count on the other for support. Both feel the lack of love and friendship. Both have work to do to move toward security.
Learn how to share work evenly and create relationship balance with The Parent Blueprint.
Strengths
Reliable, Caring, Practical, Protective, Sacrificial.
Challenges
- Controlling: May adopt a directive approach that limits their partner's independence and input.
- Overwhelmed: The burden of tasks can lead to burnout and resentment.
- Neglect of Romance: Focusing too much on tasks can diminish the romantic and intimate aspects of the relationship.
- Under-appreciated: May feel their efforts are not adequately recognized or valued, leading to dissatisfaction.
- Boundary Issues: Struggles to maintain healthy boundaries, often blurring the lines between support and control.
- Resentment: Risk of harboring resentment if their extensive efforts are not acknowledged or reciprocated.
What is A Parent Like In Relationships?
The Parent Archetype happens when one partner feels like they have to take on more than their share of responsibility, usually in the household tasks like chores and meals, for the relationship to work. Here is an example:
Casey, taking on the Parent archetype, often finds themselves picking up after Charley and reminding them of deadlines and commitments they made. While Charley appreciates the help, it seems to create bitterness in Casey. Charley wants to be seen and respected as an equal while Casey wants a partner who puts in equal effort.
The Parent Archetype Blueprint has more detail on the five major strengths and the five major challenges that Parent Archetypes face, along with more solutions and action items to help build healthy and secure relationships.
Is This Your Archetype?
Balance The Parent Archetype
With This Blueprint
Unlock the secrets to a more fulfilling relationship with the Parent Archetype Blueprint! This downloadable guide is tailor-made to help you navigate the complexities of your unique relationship dynamic and includes a deep dive into this archetype, date ideas, thought provoking questions for you to consider, and conversation starters for you and your partner.
- Cultivate Partnership Equality: Rebalance the dynamics of responsibility and care to ensure an equal partnership, where both individuals contribute to and shape the relationship equally.
- Reignite Romance and Adventure: Introduce elements of spontaneity and playfulness to transcend daily routines, rediscovering the joy and excitement of your connection.
- Align on Shared Visions: Unite in your dreams and aspirations, ensuring that both partners are equally invested in the journey and the future you are creating together.
Get your hands on the blueprint and start transforming your relationship today!
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