cathexis
the formation of a libidinal investment. the attachment of oneself to a particular external element or a particular alignment of discourse, a role, etc. through the rearticulation of psychological desires/drives which are already present.
the verb for is “to cathect”.
his frustration with his father was repressed, but re-emerged through a cathexis in relation to his boss.
a psycho-n-lytical term. it’s defined as the investment of emotional significance in an activity, object, or idea.
in layman terms, the focus of an obsession.
guy a: man, have you seen joe? what’s up with him lately?
guy b: being an obsessive stalker like always. this time his cathexis is the girl next door.
guy a: that’s screwed up.
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