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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 23 MIN

Emotional Fusion in Relationships: When Your Partner’s Feelings Become Yours

from Differentiated Love and Sex · host Jackie Aston and Catherine Roebuck

The conversation explores the concepts of emotional fusion and emotional contagion in relationships, highlighting the impact of these dynamics on individuals and couples. It delves into the management of emotional fusion, the handling of reactivity, and the differences in handling emotions between partners and children. The conversation also discusses the sophistication of emotional manipulation and concludes with insights on staying in one's own lane and regulating oneself to positively impact the relationship.TakeawaysEmotional FusionEmotional ContagionTo learn more about Jackie and Catherine’s therapy and coaching services, and the work they do with individuals and couples, be sure to check out their website.https://www.candgtherapy.com/https://www.catherineroebuck.com/  Music: Echoes by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031License: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/roa-music/echoesMusic promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/HCXJxHIkH8w

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