Projection in Relationships: How Unconscious Patterns Shape Our Connections

Projection in Relationships: How Unconscious Patterns Shape Our Connections

The Mirror Effect: Understanding and Overcoming Projection in Relationships. Projection is one of the most pervasive yet least recognized psychological mechanisms that influence human relationships. It can distort reality, fuel misunderstandings, and keep individuals trapped in repetitive cycles of conflict. At its core, projection is a defense mechanism where a person unconsciously attributes their own…