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Repression: What It Is & How To Cope With Repressed Emotions

Defense mechanisms are unconscious tools that people use to escape intensely unpleasant emotions, like anger, jealousy, guilt, and grief. Repression is one of these strategies. Although it is a normal part of human functioning and can produce desirable effects in...

Becoming More Open In A Relationship

If you’re just starting a new relationship, it’s normal to not be completely open immediately. However, as time passes, not being able to let your partner see your emotions and not allowing them to come close to you can trigger...

Feeling Numb: Is It Possible To Be Truly Emotionless?

Experiencing intense feelings is an integral part of being human. Our deepest feelings, whether it’s sadness, anger, or joy, power our most interesting and vivid behavior. But what if you feel empty? Is being numb the same as being emotionless?...

Emotional Distancing: What It Is & What Causes It?

You weren’t emotionally distant when choosing your partner in the beginning of your relationship. Something must have happened during the course of the relationship that has caused either you or your partner to become emotionless and lose connection. Once you...

Emotional Blockage: How To Find Release

Do you struggle to move forward and achieve your goals? Have you ever felt anxious or even paralyzed because of a situation in your life? If you feel like there is no way out, you may be experiencing emotional blockage. ...

Commitment Issues In Relationships: How To Overcome Them

Many individuals fear commitment and will struggle with situations that require them to establish a long-term connection or obligation to another person. People with commitment issues or commitment phobia experience great levels of anxiety in relationships. The commitment challenges they...

Dishonesty: How To Spot It & Deal With It

It can be incredibly emotionally draining to deal with a dishonest partner. Yes, problems with self esteem can affect a relationship. A very codependent partner can also negatively influence the entire relationship. Jealousy can also quickly destroy relationships. However, nothing...

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