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In therapy, Leo begins to recognize these "internal objects". He learns that Maya's lateness is an external event, not a reflection of his worth. By identifying the —someone who stays even when Leo is difficult—Leo begins to integrate his "split" world. He starts to see people (and himself) as "whole objects": complex mixes of good and bad who can be frustrated with him without leaving him.

Self and others: Object relations theory in practice. - APA PsycNet Self and Others: Object Relations Theory in Pra...

: Maya’s anger confirms Leo’s internal map. He thinks, "I knew it," and breaks up with her to regain a sense of "omnipotent" control over the inevitable abandonment. 4. The Path to Practice In therapy, Leo begins to recognize these "internal objects"