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That is not how the theory works.

If the structure can operate without the two forces being opposed to each other, those forces being opposed is obviously not a fundamental requirement. What you are citing is flawed interpretation of Frued's logic by another psychologist who poorly summarized it and not the theory itself.

Eight seems to be an important number in Undertale, you might want to take a look at what else that number specifically relates to if you want the answers to the other stages.