Fantastic presentation of your argument asserting that we must include Family Systems in these discussions of dysfunctional / narcissistic family dynamics, including in regard to in-law relationships. In regard to "loyalty" in these types of families, we cannot forget the role Trauma Bonding plays when discussing attachment, as described in my recent article on trauma bonding here: https://familyscapegoathealing.substack.com/p/how-trauma-bonding-impacts-adult
Fantastic presentation of your argument asserting that we must include Family Systems in these discussions of dysfunctional / narcissistic family dynamics, including in regard to in-law relationships. In regard to "loyalty" in these types of families, we cannot forget the role Trauma Bonding plays when discussing attachment, as described in my recent article on trauma bonding here: https://familyscapegoathealing.substack.com/p/how-trauma-bonding-impacts-adult