Tim and Carla have been married for 15 years. Tim likes to fish and spends most weekends on the boat. Carla goes out occasionally but she is increasingly frustrated when he chooses to fish rather than spending time with the family. They have been spending lots of time fighting about fishing. This is an example of:

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This is an example of emotional triangulation, where the couple's conflict is centered around Tim's fishing habits and Carla's feelings of neglect. The third point in the triangle would be the activity of fishing itself.

Tim and Carla Have Been Married for 15 Years