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Early Deprivation: Can Early Deprivation Cause Someone To Live In Hope?

If someone were to take a step back and reflect on their life, what might soon stand out is that, when it comes to the areas of their life that are not going well, they hope that things will change. This could be how they have been for as long as they can remember. Therefore, they are not going to be living a life that is very fulfilling but they won’t believe that it will change. If they believed that their life would change, they wouldn’t live in hope; they would know that it would change and do what they can to make sure it does. A Place of Despair

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Relationships: Do Your Friends Accept You For Who You Are Or For What You Do?

One thing that human beings need in order to live a fulfilling life is to be accepted for who they are. But while they have this need, it doesn’t mean that it is always met. And even when one does feel as though the people around them accept them for who they are, it could be that they only accept them for what they do. The impression one is given from the people they associate with, is then in stark contrast to what is really taking place. One Argument

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Relationships: Why Do Some People Find It Hard To Be Serious?

There are times in life where it will be important for one to be serious and then there will be times when this is not the case. If one was to come across as one way all the time, they are going to be out of balance. However, this doesn’t mean that one is going to spend half of each day being serious and the other half being unserious. It will all depend on what is taking place in their life and how one needs to respond to what is occurring. A Choice

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Sense Of Self: Can Childhood Trauma Stop Someone From Developing A Sense of Self?

From the outside, someone may come across as a strong and as though they have a good connection to themselves. Additionally, they could typically appear to be happy and full of life. But, although they can generally create the impression that they are a well-adjusted adult, it doesn’t mean that this is actually the case. Behind the facade that they present to the world can be a very different person. Both Ways

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Enmeshment: Can Someone Learn About Enmeshment By Watching Yellowstone?

When I was on a plane at the end of last year, I started watching a few episodes of a series called Yellowstone. I think I may have heard about it before or I might have just been curious about it after I saw the cover and read the description. Anyway, I was soon engrossed in the series and I was looking forward to watching more episodes when I got home. This series is described as a Western and it is full of drama. One Conclusion

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Relationships: Can The Fear Of Abandonment Cause Someone To Believe That Their Partner Will Leave Them?

When one starts a new relationship, there is no guarantee that it will last for a certain amount of time. It could last for a few months, a few years, or it could come to an end when their life comes to an end. Two Sides Now, this is not to say that this is something that is completely out of their hands, as it is not this black and white. What it comes down to is that this is not something that is completely in their hands.

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Early Deprivation: Can A Parents Inability To Love Go Back Many Generations?

At the beginning of someone’s life, they need love in order to grow and develop in the right way. This, of course, is something that they will need for many, many years after this stage for their development to continue to go in the right direction. When it comes to what is meant by ‘love’, it will involve having a parent who is able to attune to their infants needs and is typically able to provide them with what they need. This will mean being present around them and involve feeding and holding them at the right times. A Key Part

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"I Felt Invalidated By My Therapist!"

When it became clear that I felt the need to be loyal to my father, towards the end of 2015, and that this was holding me back, I knew that I needed to do something else. The emotional processing work that I was doing at this time wasn’t having much of an impact on this issue. The Wrong Tool In a way, it was like trying to cut a cord with a toothbrush - I needed to find another approach. Fortunately, the therapist who I was working with could relate to my experience, which meant that he recommended something he thought might help.

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Boundaries: Are Other People To Blame If Someone Always Ends Up Being Walked Over?

If one is in a position where other people have the tendency to walk over them, it is going to be a challenge for them to be themselves. They are likely to spend a lot of time on edge, as this will make it easier them to predict what will happen next. Through being anxious, it will be a lot harder for other people to catch them off guard. Even so, this is not going to stop them from being walked over; it will simply mean that they won’t be as surprised when it does happen. Harder to Handle

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Neglect: Can Childhood Neglect Cause Someone To See Themselves As An Extension Others?

For around the first two or three years of someone’s life, they will see themselves as an extension of their mother. During this time, they won’t be able to realise that they are physically separate from this person. Through being this way, their mother is going to more or less define their experience, not to mention whether or not they survive. So, their inner state will be totally dependent on their mother. A Mirror

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Intimacy: Can Embracing Our Pain Lead To Greater Levels Of Intimacy?

Human beings have an inherent need to share who they are with others; they need to be seen and heard. When this happens, one will share what is really taking place for them and not what they think someone wants to hear or what will make them look ‘right’. However, in order for someone to open up, they will need to feel safe in the other person’s presence. If one doesn’t feel safe, it might not matter how comfortable they are in their own skin. Vulnerable

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Mother-Enmeshed Men: Was A Mother-Enmeshed-Man Used By His Mother?

Even though a man is in a position where he is overlooking a number of his own needs, due to how focused he is on his mother, it doesn’t mean that he will be consciously aware of this. But if someone pointed out that he does far more for her than he needs to, it doesn’t mean that it would go in. Instead, he could say he is doing what any loving son would do, or words to that effect. Along with this, he might even accuse them of having something against his mother. The Evidence Is There

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Self-Worth: Can Exercise Be Another Way For People To Abuse Themselves?

In today’s world, it could be said that more people exercise than ever before; with people of all ages doing something to keep in shape. Still, there is no denying the fact that there are still plenty of people who are not in shape. Two Parts As although there are a number of different ways to get in shape; there is also no limit to the amount of unhealthy food that is available. This is why self-control is so important when it comes to having a healthy body.

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Self-Reflection: Is Self-Reflection Good Or Bad?

In today’s world, people are often so caught up in their day-to-day lives that they don’t have time to think about their life. As a result of this, it can set them up to go in a direction that doesn’t match up with their true needs. Along with this, their relationships can reflect who they were as opposed to who they are, and they may even have people in their life who undermine them. Even so, if one keeps their head down, so to speak, they are not going to do anything about what is happening. Frustration

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Emotionally Empty: Can Someone Feel Emotionally Empty If They Were Neglected During Their Early Years?

What someone may find is that they often feel flat and as though they are missing something. During these moments, they are not going to be filled with energy or feel alive. When this happens, they could feel the need to do something, which could soon allow them to change what is going on for them. This could be a time when they will end up consuming something or engaging in a certain activity. Back To Life

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Relationships: What Is The Difference Between A Man Who Hates Women And A Man Who Hates Men?

What might not surprise someone is that some men hate women, yet what might surprise them is that there are some men who hate men. It might be hard for them to accept this, especially as they are men themselves. A Different Response Then again, this might be something that they are only too aware of, meaning that it is not going to be hard for them to accept this. If man does hate women, he is likely to receive a lot negative feedback from others.

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Healing: Do We Heal When We Are Ready?

When someone has experienced some kind of abuse as a child and this could be physical emotional, verbal or sexual, there is often the need to recover as fast as possible. To look for the answers and to find the solution or solutions that will make everything better. This is natural and must partly reflect that part of human nature that causes one to want something instantly and without delay. That childlike part of us that is not prepared to wait a moment longer.

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Nihilism: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Nihilistic?

If one was to think about what someone would be like if they are nihilistic, the main thing that could come to mind is that this person will believe that life has no meaning and nothing matters. They are then not going to be full of life and they might be happy to destroy things. Through being this way, there are likely to be certain feelings that they will typically experience. They could have the tendency to feel down, frustrated, helpless, angry and enraged. Two Experiences

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Katie Wright: Is It A Surprise That Kate Wright Finds It Hard To Love Herself?

Fairly recently, the mainstream media shared a story about Kate Wright, someone who first came to prominence after being in a British TV program. In this story, it said that Katie had ‘bad anxiety’ and ‘struggled to love herself’. Now, I don’t know much about her and I have only watched a few minutes of the TV program she was in, but I thought that this was an important issue to cover. What she struggles with is something that a lot of people struggle with at this point in time, so I wanted to share my thoughts. My Opinion

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Sensitive: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Someone To Be Overly Sensitive?

There are some people who are described as being overly sensitive and highly empathic. And while this does lead to many benefits, there are also many challenges that arise from being this way. They can feel like sponges that pick up anything and everything that is going on in an environment. For others who are sensitive, but perhaps not to the same degree; they can be people who take everything to heart. One word, look or a certain tone of voice and one can feel emotionally overwhelmed.

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False Self: Can Trapped Emotions Create A False Self?

Many names have been used over the years when it comes to describing that part of someone that is not real or authentic. And one of those names is the false self and many others have also been used such as: the mask that someone wears, the pseudo self and adaptive behaviour for instance.

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Conditioning: How Do We Change Our Conditioning?

While we would like to see ourselves as human beings who have control over how we behave, this doesn’t always reflect reality. Because although one has the ability to think before they act, they can also act without thinking. And this is not ‘bad’ per se; it can enable one to save a lot of time and energy. To always have to think about such things as how to open a door or what do when red lights appear when one is driving, would add so much more confusion and effort into ones daily life.

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Self-Worth: Do Some People Lack A Healthy Sense Of Entitlement?

When someone has an entitlement mentality, it can cause them to behave in ways that will have a negative effect on others. Through being this way, one of their main priorities will be fulfil their own needs. One-Sided These are likely to be needs that are seen are being more important than the needs of others. Therefore, as long as they are able to get them met, it won’t matter what effect their behaviour has on others.

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Early Deprivation: Can It Be Like Waking Up From A Coma When Someone Reconnects To Their Unmet Developmental Needs?

Deep down, in their unconscious mind, someone can carry numerous unmet developmental needs. But, because they are outside of their conscious awareness, this won’t be something that they are aware of. However, even though this is the case, it doesn’t mean that these needs will lie dormant and won’t have an effect on their life. No, from behind the scenes, so to speak, these needs will shape their life. One part

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

“I Had A Fear Of Being Seen!”

When I was growing up there was generally one person who did all the talking when we were around others - my mother. And, as time went by this would include my sister, which meant that my father and I didn’t get the chance to say much. It was no different when we were at home, either, as my mother would typically speak and my father would do most of the listening. Also, if my mother wanted to talk to someone at home she would rarely go and find them – it wasn’t uncommon for her to shout for them. I Kept Quiet

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Why Are So Many People Interested In Their Rights But Not Their Responsibilities?

In today’s world, it is not uncommon to hear someone talk about what their rights are or how their rights are being taken away. This is the type of thing that one is likely to hear if they use social media or go to a university, for instance. The Point of Focus The people who are like this are often only conce ed about what the world owes them, meaning that they won’t even think about what they owe the world. Here, someone is going to be focused on receiving.

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Interviews With Successful People - Mark Simmons - Taekwondo Champion

For many years, I have seen the dedication and the passion that Mark Simmons has towards taekwondo, I remember having a conversation with him many years ago and it became clear that this was someone who knew what he wanted to do and where he was going, there was a certainty about him. When I bega Interviews With Successful People I thought he would be an ideal candidate to interview. I was intrigued by what was going on in his mind, where did his drive and passion come from? Who were the people he modelled and learned from? Biography

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Belonging: Can Toxic Shame Cause Someone To Feel As Though They Don't Belong?

Human beings have an inherent need to belong and when this need is not fulfilled, it can lead to all kinds of problems. Many years ago, if one wasn’t part of the tribe, their time on this earth would soon come to an end. In some parts of the world this is still going to be the case, however, in the modern day world, it doesn’t always lead to death. Someone can feel as though they don’t belong and live a life that reflects how they feel, and while they’re unlikely to thrive, they could still be able to survive. Two Reasons

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Mother-Enmeshed Men: Does A Mother-Enmeshed Man Need To Update His ‘Software’?

When it comes to a man whose whole life practically revolves around his mother, it can be hard for someone to understand what is going on. He is going to be undermining himself, so this is to be expected. They can wonder why a grown man would be so focused on his mother and deprive himself in the process. Ultimately, his behaviour is going to appear to be totally irrational. Stepping Back

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Self-Awareness: Is Self-Awareness The Antidote To A Victim Mentality?

f someone has a victim mentality, they are unlikely to see themselves as playing a part in how they experience life. Whether something does or doesn’t happen to them is going to be out of their hands. One will be nothing more than an observer of their life, with life being something that happens to them. Through experiencing life in this way, it is going to be normal for them to be angry and even full of rage. The Only Option

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Early Deprivation: Can Someone Have An Outer-Directed False Self If They Had A Narcissistic Mother?

If someone were to step back and reflect on their life, what they might see is that they have the tendency to focus on others and do what they can to please them. This can be something that just takes place without them having to think about it. So, when they are around another person, they will focus on their needs and lose touch with their own. This can mean that other people will typically describe them as being very empathetic and even needless. Another part

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Relationships: Is Someone Displaying Real Empathy When They Rescue Others?

While someone can be there for others from time to time, this can also be something that consumes their whole life. It is then not going to matter what is taking place in their life, as they will be only too happy to put it to one side. Self-Neglect Due to this, it can be normal for one to ignore their own needs and feelings and to be there for others instead. One can then be in a position where they will rarely achieve anything, or they might able to achieve things when they are not there for others.

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Music: Can We Use Music To Improve Our Mood?

When someone feels good, they may be drawn to things they wouldn’t be drawn to if they felt bad. What this shows is how much of an impact one’s mood has on their life and that this is not something one can simply overlook. However, if one is committed to something, they might be able to carry on no matter how they feel. In this case, it will show that one has self-discipline and drive, and that they have a certain level of resilience. Two Reasons

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Early Deprivation: Can Someone Be Out Of Touch With Their True Self If Their Parents Lacked Empathy?

What someone may find, if they were to step back and reflect on their life is that they don’t have a good connection with how they feel or their needs. They could then see that their life is largely driven by their need to please others and what is ‘right’. Consequently, their life is not going to be a reflection of who they really are. But, as frustrating as it will be and as unfulfilling as their life is, they are likely to find that they can’t just change their behaviour. Inner Conflict

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“I Want To Be With Someone Who Makes Me Look Good!”

Over the years I have heard people say that they want to be with someone who will make them look good. Additionally, there have been people who have wanted to take their partner out to “show them off”. There have even been moments in my own life when I have thought that being with woman made me look good. It was as though being with her increased my value, causing other people to see me in a different light. Self-Reflection

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Social Media: Does Social Media Encourage Exhibitionism?

It has often been said that some people require more attention than others, and this is something that can be seen in all areas of life. For example, one could think about what it was like when they were at school or college, and they might soon see how different people are in this regard. On the other hand, they could think about what it is like where they work, and it might then be possible for them to see how the same behaviours appear. But without even doing this, one only needs to go for a night out to see that there is a difference. Self-Reflection

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Relationships: Do People’s Friends Reveal If They Value Themselves?

If one wanted to find out what someone is like, they could take the time to get to know them. And, after they have spent a certain amount of time in their presence, they might feel as though they have a good understanding of them. Time could then pass and one might not be too surprised by how they behave, or they could find that another side of them begins to appear. What this could show is that they feel more at ease around them, and this is why this is taking place. Opening Up

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Mother Enmeshed Men: Why Would A Mother Enmeshed Man Feel Smothered In A Relationship?

Now that a man is in a relationship, he may have the need for it to end and/or want to get as far away from his partner as he can. This is not to say that that he won’t like or even love her; it is due to the fact that he will feel trapped. When he first started spending time with her, however, he may have been fine. If this was the case, he will have been in one place very early on and now he will be in a very different place. Two Worlds

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Early Deprivation: Can Someone Find It Hard To Say No If They Had Abusive Parents?

What someone may find, if they were to step back and reflect on their life, is that it is difficult for them to make it clear when they don’t want to do something. Instead, they can find that they have the inclination to go along with things that they don’t want to do. They might see that they have only just started to be his way, or they might see that this is how they have been for as long as they can remember. If they can relate to the latter, they are likely to be well and truly fed up with experiencing life his way. One Area

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Relationships: Is Your Inability To Listen Damaging Your Relationships?

If someone was to go and watch a film, not only would they watch the screen, they would also pay attention to what is being said. On one hand, they will have paid to watch it, and on the other hand, it will be something they want to see. No Consequences However, if they were to take their eyes and ears away from the screen and to focus on something else, it is unlikely that something ‘bad’ will happen. The actors that are in the film are not going to feel disrespected, and the people who work in the cinema are unlikely to care.

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Social Media: Does Social Media Encourage People To Objectify Animals?

One of the things that people generally do when they have a social media account (or a number of them), is to share pictures of themselves. This can be something that takes place when one wants to update their profile picture, or it could take place more often. If one only takes pictures of themselves when they update their profile picture, it could mean that they usually upload pictures when they are with others. It could also be a sign that one doesn’t use social media very often. A Common Occurrence

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Anger: Can Someone Use Boxing/Martial Arts To Deal With Their Anger?

While there are plenty of people who suffer from depression, there is also no shortage of people who have anger problems. Still, this is not to say that someone can either have one of the other, as it is unlikely to be this black and white. A Different Experience For example, one could find that they have moments when they are depressed and moments when they are overwhelmed with anger. When they are depressed, there is the chance that they have disconnected from their anger

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Coaching: Can Someone Use Social Media To Connect With Coaching Clients?

Not only has the internet changed how people communicate with their friends and family, it has also changed how they connect with their clients. In the past, someone may have promoted their business through advertising in a paper and/or a magazine, by giving out business cards and even attending certain networking events. And while these past methods still prove to be useful, nowadays, many individuals use the internet to gain the exposure that they need, which can make it is a lot easier for them to have their own business. The Right Clients

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Loyalty: Is Being Loyal Good Or Bad?

One of the reasons why people have dogs is because they are loyal companions. And while this is one of their strengths, it can also cause them to be taken advantage of. Yet, even though this can set them up to be treated badly, it doesn’t mean they will simply run away. Instead, a dog is likely to stay with their owner and to continue to put up with what is happening to them. A Different Experience If one was to look at how dogs experience life, they could say that human beings are different. This can be due to the fact that a human being usually has more options than a dog.

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Critical Thinking: Would The World Be Different If “Conspiracy Theorists” Focused On Creating A Better World?

Nowadays, there are a lot of people who spend a fair amount of their time looking into what appears to be taking place behind the scenes. Thanks to modern-day technology, there is no shortage of information when it comes to this topic. The only thing that someone like this will need is a Smartphone as this device will allow them to connect to an endless amount of information. Social media sites and video sharing platforms will provide them with everything that they need. Part of Them

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Mother-Enmeshed Man: Is A Mother-Enmeshed Man Unconsciously Trying To Fulfil His Unmet Childhood Needs?

To the outside observer, it can make no sense whatsoever as to why a man would neglect his own life and focus on his mother’s life. Clearly, by behaving in this way, he won’t be able to meet most of his needs. For him to do this, he will need to take a step back from his mother and spend more time focusing on himself. Nonetheless, due to how caught up he is in his mother’s life, this is unlikely to take place. No Impact

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Mother-Enmeshed Men: Is A Mother-Enmeshed Man Looking For A Mother Figure?

After a woman has been with a man for a while, what might enter her mind is that she is more like his mother than his girlfriend. Now, there can be a variety of reasons as to why she would come to this conclusion. First, she can be the one who makes most of the decisions and plans just about everything. Second, she can spend a lot of time doing things for him, with him rarely if ever doing anything for her. The List Goes on

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Emotionally Reactive: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Be Emotionally Reactive?

If someone’s mind and emotions were settled and they felt at peace, they may wonder what it would be like to experience life in this way more often. Then again, thanks to how rarely they experience life in this way, they could be totally consumed by what is taking place. Perhaps they have taken the time to be in nature or maybe they have had something to drink, for instance. Regardless of what it is that has allowed them to have a different inner experience, it will be a welcome relief from how they usually experience life. The Norm

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Mother-Enmeshed Men: Can A Mother-Enmeshed Man Become His Mothers Enabler?

If a man missed out on the love that he needed to grow and develop in the right way during his formative years, it is not going to be a surprise if he behaves like an extension of his mother now that he is an adult. He will no longer be a powerless and dependent child, but, as he was deprived, he won’t realise this deep down. As he was unlikely to have been able to emotionally attach to her and then break away, his survival will still be attached to her. This will relate to both his emotional and physical survival. Two Levels

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Surrendering: Why Do Some People Find It Hard To Surrender?

In today’s world it is often believed that there are two ways to be in life, and one of these ways is often seen as good and another is often seen as bad. The first is to take action and to take life by the horns, which is the good way, and the second option is to be lazy and to sit around doing nothing, which is the bad way. It is then as though there is no middle ground here; one is either a doer or they are someone who doesn’t do anything. In addition to this, they can either receive positive feedback from others or they can end up being put down. Socially Acceptable Behaviour

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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