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In "Five / Seduction and Empathy," John Borneman delves into the complexities of desire and intersubjectivity through the lens of five distinct psychoanalytic vignettes. He explores how seduction, often perceived negatively, can be a crucial element in establishing empathic connections and fostering therapeutic progress. Borneman argues that the analyst's capacity for controlled regression, allowing themselves to be momentarily seduced by the patient's narrative and emotional world, is essential for understanding the patient's unconscious desires and anxieties. This empathetic engagement, however, requires careful navigation to avoid crossing ethical boundaries and maintain the therapeutic frame. The chapter highlights the delicate balance between emotional closeness and professional distance in the analytic encounter, demonstrating how the interplay of seduction and empathy can facilitate healing and self-discovery.