Phaedra complex

Phaedra complex
Phaedra complex /fēˈdrə komˈpleks/ (psychology)
noun
The difficult relationship which can arise between a new step-parent and the (usu teenage) son or daughter of the original marriage
ORIGIN: Greek story of Phaedra who fell in love with her stepson and committed suicide after being repulsed by him

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