As a Registered Couples Counselor, and the founder of the World Institute of Narcissism (WIN), Zeus is often called upon to assist couples through rough times.
As a Registered Couples Counselor, and the founder of the World Institute of Narcissism (WIN), Zeus is often called upon to assist couples through rough times.
“Bipeds wrongly believe that quadrupeds don’t have relationship problems, that somehow they are immune. That view couldn’t be further from the truth,” explains Zeus.
This claim is supported by the National Hutchhold Survey (NHS), which reported that 72% of quadruped relationships end in resentment.
But help is available.
“At WIN, I developed a ‘Me-First’ (MF) approach for counselling. It’s important that individuals in a relationship put themselves first and acknowledge their right to unchanging autonomy. Listening to what a partner says has been shown to be detrimental to one’s well-being, sometimes even causing bouts of self-reflection. Few understand when they come to my offices that listening has been the cause of all their strife – and it’s a hard habit to undo.”
Psychology Tomorrow recently published Zeus’ MF Theory, causing a heated debate among experts. “The theory goes against all current doctrine – and common sense,” complains Pigmund Void, renowned Glebe psychiatrist. “By eschewing the idea that communication is the foundation of relationships, MF endorses a separate-and-apart approach. The idea seems to be that in remaining oblivious to the Other, the Self flourishes, and if two Selves flourish, the relationship does,” says Void, adding that Zeus has always favoured the simplicity of mathematics over the complex empirical world.
“A couple is not some entity over and above the two individuals in it,” asserts Zeus. “Indeed, on my theory, individuals who have never met can be a couple – and quite a happy one at that!” adds Zeus, noting that he’s in countless excellent relationships at any given moment.
If standard therapy is not working for you and your loved one, you may be a candidate for MF. Inquiries can be sent to MeFirst@WIN.com.
Get this article from the January 2018 Glebe Report as well!