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The uncommitted male and his female counterpart

The uncommitted male and his female counterpart THE UNCOMMITTED MALE AND HIS FEMALE COUNTERPART Helen T. Grand During the past 10 years, the sexual revolution has brought the uncom- mitted male and his woman counterpart into the sharp focus of psycho- analytic treatment. Now man meets woman and, sooner rather than later, they live together and do not attempt to conceal the fact of their sexual rela- tionship. Marriage may ensue or separation may follow. In the course of this relationship the issue of commitment will arise, with the prospect of the stability of a family unit which often includes children. The man or woman who avoids such gratification undoubtedly anticipates some kind of harm in a relationship of ongoing closeness. In the course of my clinical work, such a distinct personality type (more often observed in men than in women) has come to my attention: The first few contacts of such a man with the woman who attracts him are not extra- ordinary. As the relationship deepens, however, specific difficulties arise: He gets increasingly "bored" with her company; he is not getting enough free time; he prefers to spend more time at his apartment than at hers; living together will change the relationship; her hips http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The American Journal of Psychoanalysis Springer Journals

The uncommitted male and his female counterpart

The American Journal of Psychoanalysis , Volume 42 (4): 10 – Dec 1, 1982

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
1982 Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis
ISSN
0002-9548
eISSN
1573-6741
DOI
10.1007/BF01252898
Publisher site
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Abstract

THE UNCOMMITTED MALE AND HIS FEMALE COUNTERPART Helen T. Grand During the past 10 years, the sexual revolution has brought the uncom- mitted male and his woman counterpart into the sharp focus of psycho- analytic treatment. Now man meets woman and, sooner rather than later, they live together and do not attempt to conceal the fact of their sexual rela- tionship. Marriage may ensue or separation may follow. In the course of this relationship the issue of commitment will arise, with the prospect of the stability of a family unit which often includes children. The man or woman who avoids such gratification undoubtedly anticipates some kind of harm in a relationship of ongoing closeness. In the course of my clinical work, such a distinct personality type (more often observed in men than in women) has come to my attention: The first few contacts of such a man with the woman who attracts him are not extra- ordinary. As the relationship deepens, however, specific difficulties arise: He gets increasingly "bored" with her company; he is not getting enough free time; he prefers to spend more time at his apartment than at hers; living together will change the relationship; her hips

Journal

The American Journal of PsychoanalysisSpringer Journals

Published: Dec 1, 1982

Keywords: Clinical Psychology; Psychotherapy; Psychoanalysis

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