You had me wondering what kind of relationship Simone had with Jean-Paul And, if it had that power dynamic we (almost ;) discussed earlier The power women can have over powerful men Looks like it was more "morganatic" than dominatrix Not necessarily with the violent stuff As, that comment from that woman spoke to a feeling of control I think the word used was how she enjoyed the terms of those relationships The chase, catch and release sorta thing And.. well - the sex. https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/a-disgraceful-affair-simone-de-beauvoir-jean-paul-sartre-and-bianca-lamblin-by-bianca-lamblin-northeastern-university-press-184pp-pounds-23-50-in-uk-1.66490