Adams Model of Personal Interaction

My theory is that a typical human understands only three ways to interact with another person.

Pushover: I'll do whatever you want.

Negotiator: I'll do this if you do that.

Bully: Do what I want or there will be consequences

People change modes depending on circumstances. A parent, for example, can't afford to be a Pushover, or a Negotiator, with a small child. The parental role is a Bully role by definition. It's the only way it can work. "Do what I say or I will take away a toy."

One person mi...