While each [[Introduction to Shadow Dynamics|Shadow Dynamic]] has its own unique characteristics and manifestations, they can all be viewed as flavors of dependency in which group members forfeit agency in an attempt to avoid taking responsibility for their role in achieving the group's primary objective. 1. **[[Dependency]]:** In the classic Dependency dynamic, individuals abdicate their personal responsibility and autonomy, relying on external authorities or figures for guidance, protection, and decision-making. In this case dependency is overt, as group members openly seek out and defer to a leader to provide direction and solutions. 2. **[[Fight or Flight]]:** In Fight mode, individuals depend on the presence of threats or crises to motivate them and give them a sense of purpose. In Flight mode, they depend on avoidance and withdrawal to cope with challenges rather than actively addressing them. 3. **[[Pairing]]:** In the Pairing dynamic, the group becomes dependent on the interaction between two members to magically resolve their challenges. They abdicate their own responsibility and project their hopes and expectations onto the pair, relying on them to find a solution or provide salvation. 4. **[[Oneness]]:** The Oneness dynamic represents a dependency on the group itself and the fantasy of a harmonious, conflict-free state. Individuals suppress their differences and rely on the illusion of unity to avoid the discomfort of confronting challenges and engaging in productive problem-solving. 5. **[[Me-ness]]:** While Me-ness may appear to be the opposite of dependency, with individuals prioritizing their own interests over the group's needs, it still represents a form of dependency on personal desires and ambitions. Individuals rely on the fulfillment of their own wants and needs to feel satisfied and motivated, rather than finding purpose and meaning in contributing to the group's shared goals.