The Fortunata Complex: Why Women Fall In Love with Married Men

In this episode of Love and Balance, we delve into the intriguing Fortunata Complex (a.k.a. Fortunata Syndrome), a psychological pattern named after the character from Benito Pérez Galdós' novel and coined by Jorge Barraca Mairal (2015). This complex often emerges when someone finds themselves in a codependent relationship with a married man—experiencing the deep emotional conflict of loving someone who is already committed to another. If you've ever wondered about the meaning of codependency or found yourself entangled in a codependent relationship with a married man, this episode is for you. We'll explore the underlying dynamics of why these relationships occur, the emotional turmoil involved, and how the Fortunata Complex can shed light on these intense, often self-sabotaging, connections.

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