Monday, November 30, 2015

Fear of Intimacy Can Lead to Fault-Finding Which Destroys Relationships

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In a prior article,  Relationships: Fear of Being Emotionally Vulnerable , I discussed the topic of fear of intimacy in relationships.   To ...
Monday, November 23, 2015

Psychotherapy Blog: Understanding the False Self - Part 2: Getting Help in Therapy

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As I mentioned in the first part of this article, Understanding the False Self , the false self is a phenomenon that develops early in life ...
Monday, November 16, 2015

Understanding the False Self - Part 1

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At times, all of us put on a front, to a certain extent, that is part of self preservation and that we use  consciously  to protect ourselve...
Monday, November 9, 2015

Are You Lying to Yourself and Others About Who You Are?

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In an earlier article, When Trust Breaks Down: Lies of Omission , I discussed a particular type of lying that can ruin a relationship, lies ...
Monday, November 2, 2015

Getting Involved in a Love Triangle to Avoid Dealing With Problems in Your Relationship

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In the past, I've written about  love triangles  from the point of view of the person who is the other man or the other woman.  I've...
Monday, October 26, 2015

Understanding the Different Aspects of Yourself That Make You Who You Are

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In a prior blog article, I began a discussion about  parts work , also known as ego states therapy and how working with the various aspects ...
Monday, October 19, 2015

The Psychological Benefits of Reading Literature

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In a prior article , I began a discussion about how reading literature with complex characters is beneficial to the brain.  In this article,...