Aggressor, Chaser, Predator, Dog on top

Aggressor, Persecutor, Predator, Dog from above — different names for the same thing, namely the one who attacks and torments the Unfortunate Victim.

When the Victim goes into the active phase of defense, he himself becomes the Aggressor, the Chaser, the Predator and the Dog from above. Look at the video — the Victim almost goes into the Parental position, accuses, resents, attacks …

In life, the Victim often pursues itself and firmly gets the Persecutor, so in reality the roles are rather reversed. If at some time this is not obvious to you, remember the “dog on top” and “dog below”. Vivid images and, in fact, concepts introduced by Frederick Perls. “Dog on top” is an open accusatory position, often with shouting, swearing and other barking. “Dog from below” is also an active accusatory position, but hidden. Not a single word of reproach, just after what you said, her face expressed mute suffering, her eyes were unhappy and wet, her shoulders slumped, her hands nervously sorted through a handkerchief already wet with tears … And you understand that all this is because of you. Your well-being?

The Savior is most often only a toy in the hands of the Victim, that is, the victim himself, and under the pressure of the weeping demands of the Victim, he is usually more worried about his own safety or reputation. If he is a savior, then at best for himself.