Early in "Another Woman's Husband," the psychologist Laurel delivers a professional talk on Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD). Was this a clue as to what was to follow in the examination of three characters trapped in a love triangle?
At the outset, it appeared as though Susan is married to a man, Johnny, who is intent on leaving her and that Susan is a victim of DPD. But more than any other character in the film, Susan breaks out of her shell, and any dependency issues she has with her husband dissolve in the course of an unexpected new relationship that helps her deal with what she calls "the hollow place inside."
Susan's breakthrough comes from the unlikeliest of sources: the woman whom Johnny is seeing. Lacking the confidence to even think of having a baby, Susan begins to recognize the untapped strength within herself in her friendship with Laurel. Susan teaches Laurel skills in swimming and overcoming her fear of water. And Laurel responds by helping Susan recognize that she need not be a prisoner of her past.
"Another Woman's Husband" began like it would be a sordid drama of adultery. But by the midpoint of the film, it became clear that the bonding of the two women was the film's central concern. The character developments were first-rate, as Laurel and Susan complemented one another, demonstrating how the power of friendship and support may be one of the greatest miracles in life.
At the outset, it appeared as though Susan is married to a man, Johnny, who is intent on leaving her and that Susan is a victim of DPD. But more than any other character in the film, Susan breaks out of her shell, and any dependency issues she has with her husband dissolve in the course of an unexpected new relationship that helps her deal with what she calls "the hollow place inside."
Susan's breakthrough comes from the unlikeliest of sources: the woman whom Johnny is seeing. Lacking the confidence to even think of having a baby, Susan begins to recognize the untapped strength within herself in her friendship with Laurel. Susan teaches Laurel skills in swimming and overcoming her fear of water. And Laurel responds by helping Susan recognize that she need not be a prisoner of her past.
"Another Woman's Husband" began like it would be a sordid drama of adultery. But by the midpoint of the film, it became clear that the bonding of the two women was the film's central concern. The character developments were first-rate, as Laurel and Susan complemented one another, demonstrating how the power of friendship and support may be one of the greatest miracles in life.