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When left hands touch: shadow vows and Jung's quaternity
Elizabeth Éowyn Nelson1, Anthony Delmedico2
1Los Angeles, California, USA.
The Journal of Analytical Psychology
|December 29, 2022
Summary
Unacknowledged assumptions in marriage, termed Shadow Vows, can cause significant marital conflict. Understanding these hidden agreements is key to resolving relationship strife and improving couple therapy outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Relationship Studies
- Depth Psychology
Background:
- Marriage involves explicit vows, but implicit assumptions also shape relationships.
- Marital discord may stem from unacknowledged factors beyond stated commitments.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce and define the concept of "Shadow Vows" in marital relationships.
- Explore the theoretical underpinnings and clinical implications of Shadow Vows.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical essay drawing on Jungian psychology, alchemy, and typology.
- Application of archetypal theory and depth approaches to couple therapy.
Main Results:
- Shadow Vows represent unacknowledged assumptions, agreements, and obligations in marriage.
- These hidden elements are frequently linked to persistent marital conflict and suffering.
Conclusions:
- Shadow Vows are a significant factor in marital discord.
- Identifying Shadow Vow enactments is crucial for effective couple therapy.
- Further clinical exploration of Shadow Vows is warranted.
Keywords:
AlchemieEhePaartherapieQuaternitätSchattengelübdeTypologiealchemyalchimiaalchimiealquimiacouple therapycuaternidadmariagemarriagematrimoniopromesse ombraquaternityquaternitàquaternitéshadow vowssombra de votosterapia de parejaterapia di coppiathérapie de coupletipologiatipologíatypologietypologyvœux de l’ombreалхимиябрактеневые обетытерапия партипологиячетверичность夫妻关系夫妻治疗婚姻影子誓言炼金术类型学
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