“If he/she wanted to he/she would” is the most overused and misguided phrase in consolation. By saying it, the person … More
Tag: Romance
Idealizing Romance: How Our Beliefs About Being Single, Being in Love, and Being Married Contribute to Codependency and Desperation
Interpretations are everything. Being single doesn’t simply mean that you aren’t in a romantic relationship; it often connotes much more. … More
If Dating Isn’t Working Out, Maybe You’re Just Self-Absorbed
People’s rigid expectations often make relationships, especially romantic ones, fairly difficult. In dating, there’s often a mismatch between one party, … More
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
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
A Fruitless Journey: How We Prevent Ourselves from Being Loved
The Avoidant Attachment Style and Its Effects on Our Ability to Love “Your task is not to seek for love, … More
The Art of Love-Bombing: How Our Need to Feel Special Causes Us to Fall Prey to Deception
Have you ever met someone you found attractive and envisioned what the rest of your life with that person would … 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
I Wonder If You Noticed – A Poem
I wonder if you noticed My stare when I first noticed you I wonder if you noticed Our hands lingering … 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
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