How the drama triangle sneaks into your relationships and how to shut it down

Ah, Ross and Rachel. We all know the deal—they “were on a break!” It’s a constant loop of the drama triangle that would make even the most seasoned soap opera star roll their eyes. 

Ross, feeling neglected and jealous, gets clingy. Rachel apologizing for wanting to focus on her career. Even though she hasn’t done anything wrong, he gets upset, blaming her. When she breaks up with him, he sleeps with someone else, and the cycle repeats: guilt, jealousy, and blame—neither of them able to break ...