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Tag: Authenticity
Changing Toxic Personality Traits
How We Perceive Our Selves Most people tend to think of personalities as static, core selves, tiny beings sitting at … More
Overcoming the Fear of Being Disliked: The Necessity of Rebirth
Why Am I So Afraid of Being Disliked? From the time we’re young, we’re expected to conform. We’re born into … More
My Love for James Cagney: A Tribute to the Man Who Taught Me Authenticity and Compassion
When I think of authenticity, the first person that comes to mind is Jimmy Cagney. Eminent actor, director, and producer, … More
How Culture Shapes Our Characters and Why We Hate — O4L Online Network
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Needing to be Loved: Why It’s Okay to Accept Your Basic Human Necessity
Fear of Being Needy Most of the clients I see struggle with intimacy; they have what are called attachment difficulties. … More
Why Do I Need to Be Normal? (Revised Version)
“The most strongly enforced of all known taboos is the taboo against knowing who or what you really are behind the … More
Difficulties in Dating
I often mention that it’s so perplexing to me to live in NYC, which is full of all sorts of … More
Dear Men, Vulnerability is Necessary for Your Mental Health (Revised)
Most of us were saddened this past week to hear the news of Anthony Bourdain’s passing, not only because he … More
How to Become Confident and Get Laid: The Self-Help Industry’s Perpetuation of the Disingenuous Man
I consistently find myself falling into the trap of evaluating other men based on the usual, and outdated, concept of … More
