Fear-of-Intimacy Patterns are commonly defined as patterns of avoidance, denial, or anxiety related to emotional closeness that lead individuals to push away potential partners when they start...
Apathy towards intimacy can be a significant issue for many people, but it is important to delve into its underlying causes to truly understand why it may exist. Exploring the psychological roots of...
The term "relational criticism" refers to the psychological concept that describes a pattern of sustained negative comments about an individual's character or behavior made repeatedly by their...
Adolescence is a time of intense emotional growth and development. It is also a time when individuals are particularly vulnerable to experiencing emotional manipulation, including within romantic or...
When the therapist is present with a client's pain, they are able to observe what is happening within the person's mind and body, but not intervene or offer advice. This type of non-interference can...
Eroticizing Attention to Compensate Emotional Neglect
What is Eroticization?
Eroticization refers to the process of converting something into an object of sexual desire or pleasure. It involves...
When it comes to emotional or sexual betrayal in relationships, people have different ways of coping with the experience. Some may try to confront their partner and seek answers to why they feel...
Emotional exhaustion is the physical and mental state caused by prolonged exposure to stressful situations that often results in burnout or fatigue. It has been suggested that it can negatively...
Sexual anxiety can have a significant impact on adolescent behavior and affect their participation in various social, romantic, and group activities. Adolescence is a stage characterized by physical...
How do queer individuals experience nostalgia and loss for the selves they had to hide or suppress? This is an interesting question that touches upon personal identity, memory, social norms,...