THE OTHER HALF
In 1976, sociologist Diane Vaughan proposed an "uncoupling theory," where there exists a "turning point" in the dynamics of relationship breakup – 'a precise moment when they "knew the relationship was over," when "everything went dead inside"' – followed by a transition period in which one partner unconsciously knows the relationship is going to end, but holds on to it for an extended period, even for years.
Vaughan considered that the process of breakup was asymmetrical for initiator and respondent: the former 'has begun mourning the loss of the relationship and has undertaken something tantamount to a rehearsal, mentally and, to varying degrees, experientially, of a life apart from the partner'. The latter then has to play catch-up: 'to make their own transition out of the relationship, partners must redefine initiator and relationship negatively, legitimating the dissolution'.
As a result, for Vaughan 'getting out of a relationship includes a redefinition of self at several levels: in the private thoughts of the individual, between partners, and in the larger social context in which the relationship exists'. She considered that 'uncoupling is complete when the partners have defined themselves and are defined by others as separate and independent of each other – when being partners is no longer a major source of identity'.
In an exclusive Fashion Film for "Pap Magazine" — Editorial project made by Virgilio Gomes is finally out and we are really excited to share it with you all!
Filmed and edited by Adrián Saturno & Jorge Silva Doubront for "An Otter Studio"
Photography & Art Direction by Virgilio Gomes
Model Solo Shaker
Styling by Efraín Perez
Hairstyle by Rossmary Acosta
MUA Elena Lopez
Music by Bernadett Carroll - "Laughing on the outside"
Photography & Art Direction by Virgilio Gomes
Model Solo Shaker
Styling by Efraín Perez
Hairstyle by Rossmary Acosta
MUA Elena Lopez
Music by Bernadett Carroll - "Laughing on the outside"
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