Carter asserts that the concept of fusion can easily be misused to pathologise the 'over-involved female' while overlooking the distant male. With a 'gender sensitive lens', a Bowenian therapist validates rather than pathologises the relational concerns of women and explores ways that men can take responsibilities in this sphere. The distancing of a male will be seen not only as a symptom of lack of differentiation but also as a socially prescribed reaction