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The two-woman phenomenon.

S S Weiss

    The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
    |April 1, 1987
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    Men experiencing the "two-woman phenomenon" love both their wife and another woman simultaneously. This pattern may stem from childhood trauma and unresolved Oedipal conflicts involving two maternal figures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Human Sexuality
    • Relationship Dynamics

    Background:

    • Understanding complex relationship patterns is crucial in psychological research.
    • Previous studies have not identified or described the specific 'two-woman phenomenon'.

    Observation:

    • A distinct behavioral pattern, termed the 'two-woman phenomenon,' is identified.
    • Men exhibiting this phenomenon maintain commitment to their wife while also loving another woman.

    Findings:

    • Conflict emerges when a choice between the two women is required.
    • A potential psychological determinant involves early childhood trauma and unresolved Oedipal conflicts with two maternal figures (one loved, one hated).

    Implications:

    • This phenomenon offers new insights into male relationship dynamics and commitment.
  • Understanding its origins may aid in therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing relationship conflict.