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 the nonclinical lesbian community or information about the function it may serve in lesbian relationships. This study examined the frequency effusion in lesbian and heterosexual women's relationships and the relationship effusion to other relational variables. The study found that there were no differences between lesbian and heterosexual women's levels of fusion and that fusion was strongly related to both satisfaction and dependence.