What Is the Oedipus Complex?

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3. Discomfort With Intimacy Between Parents

It is quite normal for parents to continue to be intimate with each other after they have had children together. It is a good thing because it helps to maintain the bond between the two, something that is beneficial for the children, provided it is done appropriately, of course.

One signal that a boy is experiencing the Oedipus complex is that he shows discomfort when his parents show intimacy toward each other. This might mean expressing their displeasure at the parents kissing or hugging, or maybe just holding hands. Again, while parents showing affection to each other is OK, it is best to do so with respect to other people around them.

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