TRANSACTIONS - COMPLIMENTARY (PARALLEL)
When any ego-state talks to another and the target
ego-state DOES respond, the transaction is COMPLIMENTARY and the
ego-states remain engaged in further transactions.
It does not matter whether the stimulus and response are
functional or dysfunctional. The process of a complimentary transaction
determines the continuity of transactions.
These include:
P-P A-A C-C P-A P-C A-C
Parents nagging children - Parents nurturing children
Adult giving interesting data - Adult giving dull and dry data
Child whining and sniveling - Child curious & fun cooperation
Parent fighting with another Parent about “proper” values
Parent discussing with another Parent about “proper” values |
