When I was a kid, one of my teachers punished me for being weird; well, probably because my weirdness was … More
Tag: Dating
The Limits of Reason and, Thus, of Therapy
In order to protect ourselves from getting hurt, some of us fall into the trap of intellectualism. What I mean … More
Why Is Love So Hard For Us To Find? — O4L Online Network
On episode 10, Alen and Leon discuss love and dating in the age of social media. They talk about their … More
Signs of Unhealthy Love: When It’s Time to Leave
All of us have our moments of insecurity. You probably recall that time you cyber-stalked an ex after a breakup … More
Why Am I So Jealous?: Exploring the Link Between Self-Esteem and the Intolerance of Uncertainty
Why Do I Need Certainty? Since the beginning of time, there have been two existential certainties: death and the uncertainty … More
A Fruitless Journey: How We Prevent Ourselves from Being Loved
The Avoidant Attachment Style and Its Affects on Our Ability to Love “Your task is not to seek for love, … More
The Power We Give Away: The Importance of Defining Yourself
The World of Dating I was going through a break-up when I was in therapy with Eileen. I told her … More
Who’s My Good Girl?: Reviewing Kate Manne’s Down Girl
“On my analysis, misogyny’s primary function and constitutive manifestation is the punishment of “bad” women, and policing of women’s behavior.” … More
Ghosting: Doing Away with Online Dating
Just when you think you understand people, you realize how little you actually know; that, in a nutshell, is my … More
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
