12. Agustín Madrigal – The Accident-Prone One / Gentle Masculine / Disarming Supporter
Loving from the margins of the magic — using clumsiness to soften family tension
2025-06-17Archetype: The Grounded Partner / Co-Regulator / Safe Masculine
Félix serves as the steadying force in the emotional storm that is his wife, Pepa. His warmth, humor, and physical expressiveness mark him as the embodiment of Healthy Masculinity - a presence that offers support without dominance, containment without suppression. Félix’s archetypal role is that of The Companion, a nurturing masculine figure whose strength lies not in control, but in responsiveness.
In Jungian terms, Félix aligns with a positive expression of the Animus - a relationally secure partner who helps balance the emotional system of the household. Unlike traditional patriarchal figures, he doesn’t lead by authority; he leads through co-regulation, humor, and physical attunement. He understands Pepa’s emotional volatility not as a flaw but as something to dance with, literally and figuratively.
From an Internal Family Systems (IFS) perspective, Félix could be seen as embodying Self-energy in his interactions - he is calm, compassionate, and connected. He rarely reacts from a protector part and instead maintains emotional openness, which allows him to hold space for Pepa without trying to fix her. His role in the system helps stabilize a family dynamic where intense emotions often go unmanaged.
Through the lens of the 7 Inner Child Archetypes, Félix may be seen as someone who has healed and integrated his Playful Child - someone whose joy and affection are intact and accessible. Unlike others in the family who feel burdened by expectations, Félix expresses a kind of inner freedom. His presence signals what it looks like to stay connected to joy without abandoning responsibility.
Félix’s role doesn’t involve a dramatic transformation, but it serves as a model. He represents what emotionally mature partnership looks like: attuned, lighthearted, and reliably safe. In a household full of magic, his ordinary humanity becomes extraordinary. He reminds us that co-regulation is its own kind of miracle - one rooted in presence, humor, and love. - he calms Pepa rather than fixing her. His role is a rare representation of Healthy Masculinity, showing emotional fluency without dominance. He might be seen as The Companion or Safe Dad in modern archetypal systems.
