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Reciprocal or Complementary Transactions
March 12, 2009 by NewsBot
A simple, reciprocal transaction occurs when both partners are addressing the ego state the other is in. These are also called complementary transactions. Example 1 A: “Have you been able to write the report?” B: “Yes – I’m about to email it to you.” —- (This exchange was Adult to Adult) Example 2 A: “Would [...]