Sexual jealousy may play a part in their reactions, especially where a new partner is brought into the home before marriage.
The author hints at the mother's sexual jealousy as the daughter blossoms into an attractive woman.
There are some conflicting theories on who becomes the target of female sexual jealousy.
These laws were enacted in fear of cuckoldry and thus sexual jealousy.
A high level of sexual jealousy is also something of a giveaway.
Another such trait that can be explained by an evolutionary standpoint is sexual jealousy.
Then again, children under 10 don't usually suffer sympathetic pangs of sexual jealousy.
Sexual jealousy in particular is much feared, inspiring powerful and compelling emotions.
I see now it was all sexual jealousy, but then it seemed a betrayal of principles.
Possible motives include sexual jealousy, professional rivalry or individual psychopathy.