‘As above, so below’ is an adage often attributed to ancient Egyptian philosophy; it means that the micro-universe, our world, … More
Tag: Love
Self-Sabotage in Dating: How We Erect the Barriers that Keep Love At Bay
A few years ago, I began a relationship with a girl who seemed interested in dating me, but asked if … More
The Jaws of Certainty: How Our Low Self-Esteem Pushes Love Away
Evidence can be tricky. We often think of science as a purely objective endeavor, supported by the analysis of an … More
Skye Cleary, How to Live a Good Life According to Existentialism — O4L Online Network
On episode 40, we welcome philosopher Skye Cleary to discuss authentic, romantic love, creating meaning according to existential philosophy, and … 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
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
To Hell and Back: My Journey Through Therapy
The following article was originally written for a blogger named The Bipolar Writer. This version is an extension of the original, … More
Seeking the Superheroes Within: How We Vanquish Our Traumatic Pasts
“Like superheroes, supernormals dodge bullets and leap over tall buildings in their way when so many other people around them—even … More
Searching for Love in the Shadowlands
“The pain now is part of the happiness then; that’s the deal.” -C.S. Lewis Around this time last year, I … More
Is Romantic Love Ever Worth the Risk of Heartache?: A Psychological Perspective
Amazingly, I’ve been blessed with the combination of idealism and pessimism. At one end, I fantasize about what the world, … More
