Having a Complex: A Short Explanation of Psychological Complexes
In ordinary daily conversation when someone observes that a friend, family member or colleague “has a complex” about something, we generally mean that they seem to have a “sore spot” about the subject, or that they seem to have a recognizable pattern of reactions when certain situations or subjects arise. These are good layman’s observations which capture two of the most central qualities of what psychologists call “complexes” 1. They are developed around psychological wounds. 2. They have a repetitive, Read More
