Caught in the Middle

Being caught in the middle of tow others in conflicts is a very common problem. We call it a "Triangle".  Most of the time we relate to each other by focusing on a third person or issue. Most married couples interact with each other through children, work, sex, in-laws, past conflicts, money, etc. 

When a person comes to see me about a conflict with a family member at home or a colleague at work, I listen to see if another individual or issue is hiding in plain view.  

The following song by a little girl focuses on her position as "The Third Member in Relationships". 

The Show

Lenka

I'm just a little bit caught in the middle
Life is a maze and love is a riddle
I don't know where to go I can't do it alone I've tried
And I don't know why

Slow it down
Make it stop
Or else my heart is going to pop
'Cause it's too much
Yeah, it's a lot
To be something I'm not

I'm a fool
Out of love
'Cause I just can't get enough

I'm just a little bit caught in the middle
Life is a maze and love is a riddle
I don't know where to go I can't do it alone I've tried
And I don't know why

I'm just a little girl lost in the moment
I'm so scared but I don't show it
I can't figure it out
It's bringing me down I know
I've got to let it go
And just enjoy the show

The sun is hot
In the sky
Just like a giant spotlight
The people follow the sign
And synchronize in time
It's a… Full lyrics on Google Play

If interested in understanding Triangles better, get my book, How to be me in my Family Tree.