Another relevant factor is the need to rebuild personal identity. After years of marriage, motherhood, or family responsibilities, some women experience a gradual loss of their individuality. They feel their primary role has been reduced to that of wife, mother, or caregiver, relegating their own emotional world, interests, and sensuality to the background. In this context, a relationship with a lover can function as an attempt—sometimes unconscious—to reclaim freedom, self-esteem, and a connection with a more authentic version of themselves.
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