Intimate betrayals are situations where one person in an interpersonal relationship acts against another's trust, usually to gain something personal.
If a spouse has an affair behind their...
Coercive Political Systems and Emotional Survival Strategies
When living under a coercive political system, people often develop emotional survival strategies that prioritize fear, dependence, and...
The subjection of individuals to the arbitrary will of others is an ever-present reality in human history. Coercive political systems have been present throughout time, often manifesting themselves...
Internalized Discrimination is defined as the acceptance of negative societal attitudes about oneself based on one's race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or age. It has been shown...
Blessings are often thought of as a one-way gift from someone who is more powerful to someone who is less so. It could be a parent giving a blessing to their child, a king giving a blessing to his...
Can Queer Theory Offer a Vision of Freedom That Includes Dependency, Fragility, and Interconnection?
I will explore whether or not queer theory offers a vision of freedom that includes dependency,...
How does lesbian mutual care illuminate the moral and ontological dimensions of dependence, affectivity, and relational ethics, and what lessons emerge for philosophy of care?
The question of how...
When it comes to romantic relationships, the line between healthy love and unhealthy infatuation can be blurry. One such distinction is the difference between passion and dependence. Passionate love...
Erotic Fantasies and Autonomy Versus Dependence
As children grow older, they experience a range of emotions and desires that can be difficult to comprehend. Many parents struggle to understand...
The correlation between passion intensity and relationship commitment has been studied extensively among men but less so among women. This study investigated how passion intensity relates to...