the object of this archive research is to analyse the collusive and dysfunctional dynamics of separated couples (violent and non-violent). It is supposed that couples arrived during legal separation would present dysfunctional dynamics that would not allow their passage from the first to the second contract in accordance with the theory of Malagoli Togliatti, Angrisani, Barone. It is assumed also that the couples in question would remain locked in the circuit of disappointment implementing dynamics that would increase the relational mechanisms of symmetric escalation, typical of disappointment circuit. These dynamics, together with the projective mechanisms used by spouses, crystallize the couple relationship not allowing the transition to a relationship based on acceptance of mutual diversity, on the reality of the other person and of its development over time. We assume finally differences between violent and non-violent couples.

the sample consists of 40 cases of couples in conflictual separation for which was sought a technical professional advice. Of these couples 20 present violence between partners and 20 are non-violent. The instrument used for research is the textual exam administered by the expert. After reviewing the psycodiagnostic report with testing attachments (including the Rorschach test and the questionnaire MMPI2 of both spouses), we have built a data sheet where we put indices of tests.

Results are being developed.