The nature and function of fusion in the dynamics of lesbian relationships

Although much has been written about the problem effusion in relationships, especially among lesbians, there is little evidence of its prevalence in t he nonclinical lesbian community or information about the function it may s erve in lesbian relationships. This study examined the frequency effusion i n lesbian and heterosexual women's relationships and the relationship effus ion to other relational variables. The study found that there were no diffe rences between lesbian and heterosexual women's levels of fusion and that f usion was strongly related to both satisfaction and dependence.