DoctorSehat.Com- Recently there was a video showing Ustad Arifin Ilham along with his three wives. Although legally and legally valid, polygamous marriage is still a controversial issue and sparked a debate in Indonesia. Many people are also curious about the psychological side of women who are polygamous considering they have to share their husbands with other women.
A study was conducted by Dr. Heba Sharkas from Al Amar Center, an organization focused on family issues in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. According to Dr. Heba, polygamous women tend to experience emotional problems. In many cases, they may experience depression, anger, and pain. However, it also depends on the patient's patience and tolerance. In addition, the environment in which he was raised also affects how acceptance with polygamous marriage conditions.
In order to prevent psychological problems in his wives, husbands who want to remarry should discuss with the first wife. If indeed the first wife allows and the woman who will marry also understand the condition of the man who already had a wife before, then the marriage can run well. If there is no previous conversation, it is feared that women will always experience sadness, jealousy, and anger.
Dr. Rana Raddawi of the University of Sharjah mentioned that polygamous women tend to feel abandoned and jealous. This fact he got after interviewing 100 Arab women involved in polygamous marriage.