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love-hate relationship Ambivalence Psychiatry A clinical complex characterized by Freudian impulses; love-hate is normal for children passing through the 'anal-sadistic' phase of development, in which there is often simultaneous
love and 'murderous' hatred toward the same object–person. Cf Passive-aggression. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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But the love-hate relationship with immigrants stems more from feelings of economic well-being than it does from fear of crime or public support for those who pay fewer taxes than citizens do. I have a love-hate relationship with both places," Rodriguez said. The second, "Dolce," looks in on a small village during the days of the German occupation and details the love-hate relationship between young German commanding officers and their provincial French subjects. |
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