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The chess metaphor in unhealthy relationships
The Mercury
|May 16, 2025
IN HEALTHY relationships, there are no elements of either winning or losing.
They are not a game and are free of tactics and agenda. Healthy relationships enjoy respect, mutuality, and equality at every level.
Unfortunately, not all relationships are healthy.
Do your closest relationships have you feeling as if you are a player in a game of chess with humans?
This story is from the May 16, 2025 edition of The Mercury.
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