I’ve been reading a variety of thoughts about the concept of forgiveness, and to be honest, I feel like it’s not necessarily a topic talked about in depth, and so, here I am writing out what is only my opinion about what I think it… Read More »What does forgiveness mean – It’s a very personal thing
Note: This amounts to an OpEd: I do not have clinical data; only anecdotal. This is an evolving idea. As I’ve been enjoying my vacation, I’ve been thinking about this context in terms of relationships, especially between parent / child as well as romantic relationships. … Read More »Analyzing and disconnecting the relationship between Happiness, Anxiety, Control and Fear
In relationships of any culture and any context, it is entirely possible for somebody to 1. Hurt another person and at the same time 2. Not mean it/have no malicious intentions. It sucks for sure! What I think is the more important focus is what… Read More »Ego and Emotional Intelligence
Growing up: if independence is the only strategy that you know (whether it be taught, or self developed), then independence is your strategy for survival. Regardless of how much you energy you pour into this single strategy, it’s still a survival strategy. Think of it… Read More »Independence as an RPG metaphor
Writing this and seeing if this resonates with other’s. Read this in a book and thought it was worthwhile to paraphrase. The specific topic is emotional intelligence/emotional intimacy. When you are a kid, there are 3 main ways you learn about anything in this world.… Read More »Poor Emotional Intelligence education leading to poor relationship into adulthood
I’ve had a lot of questions pointed at me, as well as having read a lot of posts asking if “XYZ is normal in a relationship”. I can get that the spirit of the question isn’t coming from a bad place. However, I think… Read More »Why looking for “Normal” in a relationship isn’t that great (Even if you don’t have much relationship experience)
Are you: Somebody who has a good sense of self, and has enough capacity to serve and take care of your needs and desires, and some extra to pour into other’s cups? Are you: Somebody who has a poor sense of self, neglects and self… Read More »There are large variations when you self identify as “Low Maintenance; Simple”
Recommending you take a listen as she talks about rocking the boat, doing something hard, and living in the present and not getting caught up in the whirlwind of life.
This is a line that I’ve heard many times as a response to risk taking; why I shouldn’t do something. The more and more I think about it, I feel like this is borderline gaslighting yourself into overactive self preservation. Whether it be take a… Read More »Rant: The dangers of vague language such as “You know never know…”
I’ve seen variations of this question posted so I decided to put out my take. Since this is a broad topic, and I only go at it at a broad level, please take it with a huge grain of salt. Should I work on my… Read More »How do I approach dating while working on mental health struggles?