Patterns in Time and Relationships

According to Eric Berne, people organize their time and relationships into 6 patterns:

1. Withdrawal: disengaging from relationships and activities, avoiding confrontation and connection.
2. Rituals: structured events that happen regularly and have shared meanings.
3. Pastimes: enjoyable activities shared with others, but without much personal involvement.
4. Activities
5. Psychological Games: manipulative behaviors of power and control in relationships.
6. Intimacy: genuine, open and complete sharing of thoughts and feelings with another person.