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Walk Away Will:  Will has never learned how to give in gracefully.  He is an extremely self-centered narcissist and, in his mind, everything is always someone else’s fault. So, when his girlfriend Amy made plans for them to go out with another couple, he reluctantly agreed to go.  However, he was actually furious that Amy dared to plan anything without his permission.  On the way to the dinner, he acted very annoyed and walked so fast that he actually left Amy behind. This was business as usual with Will.  Whenever he was angry at Amy, he made a habit of walking too fast for Amy to keep up with him. Leaving her behind was one of the ways he punished Amy for displeasing him. When Amy complained and asked Will to slow down and walk with her, he said: … [Read more...] about Why Your Abusive Narcissistic Mate Claims to Be the Victim

Hirschfeld’s departure, however, eventually led Freud to more openly criticize third sex theories, although he did so without mentioning Hirschfeld by name. In other words, Freud opposing “any attempt at separating off homosexuals from the rest of mankind as a group of special character” is a put-down of a central belief of Hirschfeld’s German homophile movement: that “homosexuals” are a third sex. … [Read more...] about Was Freud “Gay-Friendly?”

Ask yourself what you can do to be kind to yourself today.  Self-compassion is the act of letting yourself be an imperfect human. Know your reactions come from your brain’s attempt to protect you. Recognize the love and courage you feel when you help others, finish an important project, or walk alone in nature. Do you feel full-hearted when you teach, write, sing, or cook? Get up and treat yourself to a moment of joy. Detach from your expectations as often as you can. When you start to spin out of control criticizing yourself for your mistakes and fearing others will see you as a fake, take three deep breaths. On the first breath, notice how you're feeling. On the second breath, remember that you aren't alone. Most people go through similar challenges when try something new, and millions live daily with the fear of failure. On the third breath, ask yourself, "What do I choose to feel instead?" Then breathe your answer into your heart and gut. Make the distinction … [Read more...] about Can You Ever Judge Yourself as Good Enough?

Blame is rampant in modern society. When something goes wrong, the first response for many is to assign blame. A much better first response would be to address the problem and make effective corrections. Why do some individuals seek to blame others while others seek constructive solutions? … [Read more...] about A Culture Obsessed With Blame