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Research on stalking reveals the fuel that kindles dangerous fire. A critical factor underlying the persistence of stalking behavior is sentimental, ruminative thinking. Stalking behavior is often motivated by the desire to establish or re-establish contact. One of the best practices to end stalking behavior is a solid No. Period. Source: Image by Antonio López […]
Why you can’t just do it, and what to do instead You are Not Lazy or Undisciplined. You Have Internal Resistance. Dr. Jane Elliot When I was writing my Ph.D. I didn’t have bad weeks. I had bad months. The kind when each day you wake up thinking, “Today I will actually do the thing”
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Forgiving yourself is not letting yourself off the hook. Source: Pixabay Why Is It So Hard to Forgive Yourself? I acknowledge that some people “forgive” themselves too easily and quickly. When they feel the tooth of remorse or the pang of regret, they let themselves off the hook. Denying their responsibility, minimizing their role,
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Conflict recovery for couples requires both talking and listening. Relational rebound requires an apology, accompanied by affection and positive affect. Positive conflict behavior such as attentive listening prompts reconciliation. Post-conflict humor and warmth ease the road to relational recovery. Romance is a road lined with rose petals as well as relational rifts. When a
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Build it to last 100 years; be ready to leave tomorrow. In this pairing I find that I’m fearing About when we’ll start breaking and tearing Oh don’t you dear, leave me, Too soon, it would grieve me Or too late if you start to get wearing. Ambigamy is not what you think, or
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Narcissism: why it’s less obvious in women than in men – but can be just as dangerous By Dr Ava Green and Dr Claire Hart The term narcissism may conjure up images of chest-pumping, arrogant, male self-promoters. The personality trait – with its hallmark features of overt grandiosity, assertiveness and superiority – is, in fact,
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Nonconformity: When “Fun Facts” Are Red Flags Key points After an act of violence, initially “interesting” facts can seem ominous in retrospect. People often reveal red flags by engaging in risky behavior. Another red flag: Rebellious individuals who refuse to conform to societal norms or laws. For many people, modern living involves a desire for
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When stress and tension are starting to mount, taking short breaks and deep breaths can help clear your mind. AaronAmat/iStock / Getty Images Plus The holidays and your brain – a neuroscientist explains how to identify and manage your emotions Published: December 8, 2023 8:35am EST Just as the shift to shorter days and colder weather
Find out how to identify and confront projection and stop abuse. Source: Prazis-Images-AdobeStock_173778047 Projection is a defense mechanism commonly used by abusers, including people with narcissistic or borderline personality disorder and addicts. Basically, they’re saying, “It’s not me, it’s you!” When we project, we are defending ourselves against unconscious impulses or traits, either positive or negative, that we’ve denied in ourselves. Instead, we
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The holidays often involve jubilant gift exchanges, renewed connections with family and friends, and treasured traditions. But the love and cheer can also be accompanied by a host of stressors – chaotic travel, conflicts over COVID-19 preventive measures, difficult dinner conversations with relatives, and worries about affording and finding holiday gifts. This stress can worsen your mental and physical
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