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Cooperation and Conflict: Why It’s Easy to Hate the Other Woman in Psychology Today

Befriending your husband's ex is a new cultural pressure. Shooting for civility is usually a tall enough order!

I explore the phenomenon of co-wife cooperation and conflict worldwide in my most recent piece for Psychology Today. Have a read–and post a comment please!

http://www.psychologytoday.com/

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