Discover "Therapy Shorts," a collection of quick insights and gentle nudges to help you along your healing journey. This week is about Individuality. These posts, published twice per week with a short audio, provide bite-sized wisdom to help you grow and discover yourself. Join me as we investigate the small ways we can bring peace, clarity, and connection into our lives.
Despite so many people identifying with the symptoms, there are still some who doubt its existence or hold derogatory views against anyone claiming to be codependent. This includes virtually all of the medical profession and indeed, some therapists.
There is a notable shift towards more flexible, less traditional interpersonal dynamics, in which people value personal fulfillment over society standards. Today's relationships are more adaptable, digital, and self-centered, emphasizing personal development and emotional freedom above strict structures. These shifts represent a deeper shift in how individuals see love, intimacy, and commitment in the modern era.
Men consume pornography for a variety of reasons, including biological, psychological, and societal effects. A strong sex drive, fuelled by testosterone, can result in frequent sexual thoughts and cravings, making pornography an appealing outlet.
At its core, rethinking relationships means embracing the beauty of individuality—both our own and that of our partners. True connection doesn’t come from losing ourselves in another person but from standing confidently beside them, growing independently while sharing our journey. By fostering self-awareness, open communication, and mutual respect, we create relationships that thrive not on dependence, but on appreciation. The healthiest love is one that allows us to be fully ourselves while celebrating the uniqueness of those we choose to share our lives with.
I have sometimes been criticized for being very cynical about relationships. “Stuck in the same old mindset”, said someone recently. Still, I would love to see my cynicism about certain aspects of the way we behave in relationships cracked open.
Child abuse encompasses various forms of maltreatment, including physical and emotional harm, neglect, and exploitation. Survivors often struggle with emotional scars that complicate adult relationships. The process of re-parenting the "inner child" is crucial for healing, allowing individuals to regain lost spontaneity and intimacy while recognizing their strength as survivors.
If you ask a variety of people, you will invariably get a variety of answers about what love is. Many will say that if you are really in need of assistance due to health issues or similar, someone who loves you will put any issues aside to aid the process.
In this post, I share my journey of navigating and growing through codependency in my relationships. This exploration is aimed at illuminating the subtle, often unseen patterns of my codependent behavior, particularly as they appear within the Drama Triangle – a framework for understanding social interactions and conflict.
How much change in attitude can we reasonably expect in our partner before we say “This is not for me”. The key is clear communication.
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