Do you dream of becoming one with your partner? The deep-sea anglerfish shows how badly that can end

"The deep-sea anglerfish male fuses with the female, losing his identity and becoming part of her, highlighting a metaphor for certain human relationships."

"This phenomenon reflects a psychological need in some relationships to merge completely, losing one's individuality and blending identities, akin to the anglerfish's mating process."

"Many people experience relationships where they become so fused with another that they forget their own needs, leading to a loss of self-identity."

"The subtlety of this merging in human relationships can be hard to detect, as it often occurs deep in the unconscious, transforming vibrant lives into a singular entity."

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