Preoccupied with sexual attraction and experience. May devalue friendship and non-sexual feelings for other sex. Sexual attractiveness may be used for profit or influence. Preoccupation with physical aspect of sex. Emotional intimacy and love is avoided.
Partner is used to trigger fantasy.
May act out rage against partner. Initially, it would be helpful to read Impact of Parenting Styles on Children to gain a perspective on the early childhood influences. Recognizing and changing a dysfunctional parenting style to a more democratic one, or dealing with the adult consequences of that style, often requires the support and insight of an experienced Adlerian psychotherapist. For additional information about democratic parenting, read Adlerian Child Guidance Principles.