Two separate areas of definition that are not connected to each other (approximately 46 percent of the population). With a Split Definition, one will generally feel a lack of wholeness until the split is bridged through a relationship with another person. For good or bad, this dynamic is the basis for many relationships.
There are two types of simple split definition, small and large (sometimes referred to as wide). In a large split, which means it takes an entire channel or multiple gates to bridge the different areas of definition, one will experience the split as being the other person's problem, or from a not-self perspective, the other person is the cause of the problem. This can engender blame and victimhood that are not true. On the other hand, there is a potential for wisdom in a wide split if one uses it as an opportunity to become an unattached, objective observer of others, and does not get locked into the blame game. Once you stop pursuing and identifying with the bridge in your split, you begin to realize how important the people are who actually do bridge it. There have been many successful partnerships formed by two individuals bridging an important aspect in each other's design such as John Lennon (Gate 48) and Paul McCartney (Gate 16). Seeing how splits operate in a healthy way helps us to understand one of the ways we are designed to be together in relationship. In this respect, saying "you complete me" is both profound and true. We will only have healthy and effective relationships, however, when they are entered into correctly through Strategy and Authority.
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