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Before diving into specific story arcs, we must define what makes a family relationship "complex." Unlike a villain in a superhero movie, an antagonist in a family drama is rarely pure evil. Complexity arises from ambivalence —the ability to love and resent the same person simultaneously. April 12, 1998
When the Golden Child finally cracks under pressure, or when the Scapegoat achieves unexpected success, the family hierarchy shatters. The parent who played favorites must confront their own cruelty. The siblings must decide if they are enemies or fellow survivors. Life-Span Development and Behavior, 3, 253-286
Every family has a closet, and every closet has a skeleton. The revelation of a long-held secret—an affair, a hidden debt, or a biological truth—acts as a hand grenade in family storylines.