Push-Pull Dynamics: Intimacy And Distance In Relationships
Push-Pull Dynamics: A Dance of Intimacy and Distance In “push-pull dynamics,” one partner (the “pusher”) seeks distance while the other (the “puller”) craves closeness. These roles can shift, with each individual alternately pursuing or withdrawing. The pusher may distance themselves through emotional coldness, while the puller compensates by being overly attentive. Such dynamics can stem…