Today’s episode explores the concept of relational ecosystems, proposing a move away from the traditional two-person couple as the primary unit of social stability. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, suggests that true belonging occurs through distributed care and shared living environments where support is constant rather than negotiated. By highlighting the economic and material pressures that make the dyadic model unsustainable, Dr. Hoerricks advocates for communal networks that offer collective resilience. These systems prioritise parallel presence and ambient connection, allowing individuals to feel supported without the intensity of constant one-on-one interaction. Ultimately, she envisions a matristic kinship that fosters a deeper sense of security within a broader, more flexible community structure.
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/beyond-the-couple-relational-ecosystems
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