Their is relational space between people. This "space" is made up of the connections and their **reciprocal** influences on the persons.
The space of temporarily recursive interactions between two or more people.
The space between us is not empty and it does not persist though unilaterally behavior.
These relationship patterns have similar causes and effects no matter who the individuals are. That is why they justify the title "patterns". We see them everywhere. Many patterns, helpful or harmful, will stabilize unless other dynamics are brought to bear.