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Relationships: What Can Someone Do If They Are Triggered In A Relationship?

When one has only just started to spend time with someone, they can find that just about everything runs smoothly. So whenever they are with the other person, they can feel good and even relaxed. During this stage, they could believe that this is how it will always be and that they won’t ever experience conflict with this person. The weeks and months could then pass and this could be how it stays. A Different Experience

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Child Abuse: What Can Someone Believe If They Were Physically Abused As A Child?

If someone was physically abused as a child, there is the chance that this is not something that will ever cross their mind now that they are an adult. They may remember certain parts of their childhood, or it could be one big blur. It could seem strange as to how something so traumatic could be forgotten about. However, with an understanding of how the mind works, what has taken place will make perfect sense. Too Much To Handle

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Role Models: Can We Use Negative Role Models As Inspiration?

If the people one spent their time with had no effect on their life it wouldn’t matter who they had around them. But as human beings are interdependent and are therefore constantly being affected by the people around them, one has to choose their company wisely. When one walks into a room where food is being cooked or there is a certain aroma, it won’t be long until they end up smelling the same as the environment they are in. Their clothes and hair have absorbed the smell, and one will need to change their clothes and to have a shower/bath in order to return to how they were before.

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Relationships: Why Do Some People Believe That They Have To Do What Other People Want In Order To Be Accepted?

It could be said that it is part of human nature to want to be accepted, and this is something that human beings need during the beginning of their life. When this takes place, it is likely to be a lot easier for them to function when they are older. Self-Acceptance The reason for this is that before one can accept themselves, they will need to be accepted by others. Therefore, if one was brought up around people who accepted them, it is likely to mean that they are able to accept themselves.

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Self-Worth: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Believe That They Are Bad?

One thing that someone may find, that’s if they are able to mentally detach from how they experience life, is that they don’t feel good about themselves. If they were to take an even closer look, they may see that they feel like a bad person. Even so, this doesn’t mean that they have the tendency to do bad things and to mistreat others. When it comes to how they live their life, they could be someone who does a lot of good in the world. A Mismatch

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Sugar Free Culture: Creating the Illusion Of ZERO Consequences

For a number of years now different companies have removed sugar from their products and replaced it with other alte ate forms of sweeteners. One of the products that are often used is aspartame. This is an artificial sweetener that has been found to be not only unhealthy, but also dangerous. However, my area of interest and insight is not in the area of nutrition. So here I will explain what I believe are some of the psychological consequences. Sugar Free

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Self Harm: Can Toxic Shame Lead To Self Harm?

It is not uncommon to hear how important it is to be kind to others and while this is important, it is also important for people to be kind to themselves. In fact, if one is kind to themselves, they‘re more likely to be kind to other people. The reason there is a greater focus on how someone treat others is partly because it is a lot easier to notice how one treats others than it is to notice how they treat themselves. As a result of this, what is taking place internally is often overshadowed by what is taking place exte ally. Social Conditioning

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Purpose: Does Your Need For Attention Stop You From Fulfilling Your Purpose?

While there are some people who wake up in the morning with a sense of purpose, there are others who don’t. If someone does, their life is likely to be far more fulfilling than it would be if this wasn’t the case. A Reason One way of looking at it would be to say that they have a reason to get up each day, and they are not going to want to waste their life. As a result of this, it might be a challenge for them to take time off.

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Relationships: Can Someone Put Up With Bad Behaviour When They Don't Value Themselves?

It could be said that the ideal will be for one to stand their ground when they meet someone, and not to put up with anything that will have a negative effect on them. Through being this way, they won’t allow another person to bring them down. Give And Take Thus, when they do meet someone, they will only spend time with them if they treat them well. Being treated in this way is what they are going to feel comfortable with, and this could be how their life has been for as long as they can remember.

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Critical Thinking: Is It A Surprise That Those Who Are Against Hate Are Often Full Of Hate?

There are a number of feelings that can cause someone to engage in behaviour that is destructive. Rage is one of those feelings as is hate, with these being feelings that can be completely overpowering. Therefore, due to what can take place when someone is experiencing one of these feelings, it can stop them from being able to think clearly. As a result of this, they can end up causing harm to someone or something. Another Outcome

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Child Abuse: Did A Highly Critical Parent Exte alise Their Inner Critic?

During someone’s formative years, they may have had at least one parent who was very harsh. If so, it would have been normal for them to be put down by this parent and treated like they were nothing. Therefore, even if there were moments when this parent did treat them differently, it wouldn’t have had much of an impact. It also wouldn’t have mattered if they had another parent who was different. A Deep Impact

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Mother-Enmeshed Man: Does A Mother-Enmeshed Man Believe That He Would Die If He separated From His Mother?

What is clear is that a man can only have one life; he can’t have two or more lives. Therefore, if he spends a lot of time doing things for his mother, it is naturally going to have a negative impact on his ability to have a life that is fulfilling. In fact, due to how caught up he is in his mother’s world, he might not have much of a life. He is then not going to be there for her from time to time; he will spend a lot of time being there for her. A Big Difference

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Child Abuse: Can Child Abuse Cause Someone To Be Full Of Self-Doubt?

What someone may find, if they were to step back and reflect on their life, is that they find it hard to believe in themselves. By being this way, it is not going to matter if they are good at something as they won’t be able to accept it. Along with this, if they have made a plan to do something, they could spend a lot of time wondering if it will work out. Ultimately, they simply won’t be able to accept that it will work out and, if it doesn’t, they will be able to handle it. One Consequence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Social Media: Should Someone Expect The People They Follow To Follow Them Back?

While there are social media sites where it is possible to add someone as a friend, there are others sites where this is not necessary. In this case, the only thing they need to do is to ‘follow’ the other person. When it relates to adding someone as a friend, the other person will need to accept their friend request, and this means there is the chance that they won’t end up being friends. Yet when it relates to ‘following’ someone, the other person won’t need to do anything, and this is likely to mean that they will be able to connect to them. Personal

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Are You Buying Into Someone Else's Narrative?

If someone was to watch the news on TV or to read a paper, they are likely to hear about what is taking place in the world. It can seem as though the channel or paper is simply passing onto them what is taking place; nothing more, nothing less. This whole process will then be very similar to what is said about a sports match that has finished; what is said is likely to be an accurate account of what happened. In both cases, there will be no reason for someone to question what they are told. The Big Illusion

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Does The Illusion of Separation Make It Harder For Humanity To Change The World?

One of the ways that a lot of people find out about what is taking place where they live and the world as a whole is via the mainstream media. So, by watching a screen and/or reading a paper, someone will be informed. Along with this, there will be those that primarily look towards the alte ative media to stay up to date about what is taking place. In this case, someone could mainly watch videos online to stay informed. The Experience

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Emotional Awareness: Is Emotional Awareness An Important Part Of Letting Go Of Grudges?

There are going to be moments when one looks back and remembers someone who treated them well and then there are going to be moments when this isn’t the case. This could mean that one looks back and ends up feeling angry and this may not only relate to one person, it could relate to a number of people. It might not matter if what is making them angry happened a few months ago or even a few years ago, as one can feel as though it is happening now. And while one may be going over the experience now, this could be something that happens on a regular basis. A Regular Occurrence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Is It A Good Thing That People Are Starting To 'Wake Up' To What Is Going On In The World?

Recently, a number of videos that have been made that look deeper into what is going on behind the scenes. Somewhere, in particular, that has been given a lot of attention is a place in America that is known all over the world for making films. For those that have just started to take a deeper look into all this, it will be clear that what this place is generally known for is not the only thing that goes on there. There are then going to be others that have been aware of this for many, many years. Drawing the Line

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Is Europe Being Invaded By Migrants?

For quite some time now, people from the Middle East and Africa, have been flooding into Europe. In the eyes of some people, these are seen as refuges that need to be taken care of, but for others, they are seen as economic migrants. Clearly, when someone has one of these two outlooks, this is going to be something that is black and white. For others, it is not going to be this black and white, and they will say that even though some of them are indeed refugees, this is not going to apply to all of them. Open Arms

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Critical Thinking: Is It Time For Humanity To Realise That They Have An Unconscious Mind?

If the average person was asked to explain what it means to be human, they could say that it involves having a physical body and an intellect or something similar. Therefore, who they are will be a combination of what is going on in their head and what keeps this part of them in place.

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Father Wounds: Why Would A Man Believe That He Is Being Controlled By The Matrix?

If a man believes that both he and others are being controlled by something ‘out there’, he is unlikely to be short of support. In his eyes, then, there could be a group of people who operate behind the scenes who are controlling most of humanity. This could just be something that he shares with his friends and family, or it could go even further than this. If it does, he could share his views online and have a few or many followers. Another Element

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Dating: Can Being Needy Stop Someone From Being Able To See If Another Person Is Right For Them?

If someone went out for a meal and they wanted to eat something healthy, they might need to take the time to look into where would be a good place for them to eat. And once they have found somewhere, they might need to look for the right meal to order. Making the Right Decision The reason for this is that if they feel really hungry, they could feel the urge to just go anywhere and to order something that is not good for them. When something like this happens, it will show that their body has taken over their mind.

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Child Abuse: What Beliefs Can Someone Have About Their Needs If They Were Abused As A Child?

One outcome of early abuse and/or neglected is that someone may find that it is hard for them to fulfil their needs now that they are an adult. What could be normal for them is taking care of other people’s needs. As a result of this, they are going to spend a lot of time being there for others but very little time being there for themselves. Not only this, other people might rarely be there for them either. Suffering in Silence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Does The Establishment Want People To Be Disconnected From Themselves So That They Can Play God?

It has been said that the answers are within and that ‘who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes’ (Carl Jung). Based on this, it could be said that there is a lot going on internally. Therefore, if someone is connected to their inner world, they will have access to their truth and they will be awake. With this in mind, in order for someone to live a life that reflects who they are and to be a conscious human being, they will need to have a strong connection to their inner world. The Ideal

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Success: Why Do Some People Sabotage Their Success?

Whilst growth and progress are what many human beings seek, it doesn’t mean that this is what always takes place for them. There are some things that one might be able to achieve without too much trouble and others things that can always seem to remain out of their grasp. And while this could be due to them not having the desire to grow in the first place, it doesn’t have to be the case. As even though one can have the desire and put in the work necessary, something can always seem to appear to get in their way and stop them from going to the next stage in their development.

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Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Early Deprivation: Can Someone’s Unmet Developmental Need To Be Cared For Cause Them To Act Helpless?

What someone may find, if they were to step back and reflect on their life, is that they haven’t been able to get it together, so to speak. So, unlike their friends, they could often struggle for money and have a job that is anything but fulfilling. Additionally, they could often be in a dysfunctional relationship and need a friend or a family member to essentially rescue them. This can then involve another person helping them to leave and even giving them somewhere to live, for instance. Out of Balance

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Depression: Can Someone End Up Depressed If They Ignore Their Anger?

When someone exercises, they are likely feel better, and this can be how they feel for a little while afterwards. There are going to be a number of reasons as to why this is, but one of the things that will have had an effect is all of the energy that was released. This is not the nutritional energy that was used while they exercised, it relates to the emotional energy that was burnt off. Letting go of the emotional energy that had built-up within them would have had a liberating effect. A Big Impact

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Enmeshed Family: Can Someone Lack Boundaries If They Grew Up In An Enmeshed Family?

After feeling pretty exhausted and no longer having the energy to behave as they normally would, someone could think about how they find it hard to say no. What can be normal is for them to spend a lot of time doing things that they would rather not do. They are then going to be like an emergency service, with them typically being there for others when they are called to do so. However, although being this way will allow them to be there for others, it will also cause them to turn their back on themselves. Out of Balance

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Boundaries: Can Someone Build Walls Around Themselves If They Were Abused As A Child?

What someone may find, if they were to reflect on their life, is that it is hard for them to get close to others. In general, they may prefer to keep their distance and only have surface-level connections. Due to this, they could often feel lonely and yearn to have closer connections with others. Naturally, only getting so close to others is going to deprive them of the depth that they crave. Empty Interactions

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Critical Thinking: Does The Establishment Mobilize Collective Toxic Shame?

If someone was to think about the main thing that the mainstream media was focusing on at the turn of the century, they could think about terrorism. What could also come to mind is how much of a focus there was on the Middle East. Further, it could occur to them that thanks to what this source said and focused on, a lot of people developed a very negative view of those who lived in this part of the world, were from there or who had ancestors who lived there at one point in time. Quite simply, it was normal for some people to put everyone who looked a certain way into a box. The Enemy

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Do You Feel Stuck?

Perhaps, after not being in a good way for a little while or quite some time, you ended up reaching out for exte al support. Yet, although your intention was to change your life, you may find that this hasn’t really taken place. You may have read a number of books and even had a few counselling/therapy sessions. It could go even further, though, if you have been on a number of different personal development courses. Full of Insight

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Relationships: Is Someone Only Friends With You Because They Are Attracted To You?

On one hand, there is where one will meet someone who they will become friends with, and on the other hand, there is reason why they will become friends with them. And when it comes to where they can meet someone, this is not going to be limited to one place. There will be the more traditional places, such as where they work and different social clubs, and as a result of the internet, it is also possible for one to meet people online. It could be said that this is the more direct approach, as one is going to be in the kind of environments where friendships are generally formed.

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Receiving: Can Someone Find It Hard To Receive If They Experienced Developmental Trauma?

If someone was to take a step back and reflect on their life, what they may find is that it is often hard for them to receive what they need to survive, let alone thrive. So, when it comes to money, they may rarely have enough. Keeping a roof over their head is then going to be a challenge and they might not always have enough to eat. Due to this, they are seldom going to have enough money to buy ‘luxury’ items. One Big Struggle

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Painful Memories: Can Trapped Emotions Keep Painful Memories Alive?

While one can form memories that are pleasurable and remind them of moments that were special and uplifting, it is also possible for one to have memories that are painful. And these will remind them of moments that were stressful and even traumatic. This is part of life and there is unlikely to be anyone on this planet who only has memories that are pleasurable or simply neutral. That is unless one is emotionally numb and therefore can’t feel pleasure or pain.

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Stoicism: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Stoic?

When it comes to self-development, a lot has been said about how important it is to be able to experience self-control and to be resilient. Naturally, these are two incredibly important abilities to have in life. If one is unable to control themselves, it is going to be a challenge for them to achieve anything worthwhile. Instead, they will most likely get caught up in endless distractions and trivialities. An Analogy

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Interviews With Successful People - Barry Phelan: British And European Tai Chi Champion

Barry teaches in Dover, Canterbury and Ramsgate. From september he will be teaching adult education classes in Canterbury and Ashford. Born in Windsor on August 9th 1970: Barry moved to Kent in 1980, he left school in 1987 and studied a City & Guilds in Engineering. He then worked as an Engineer until 1998.

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Interviews With Successful People - Jack Magee - Lightweight Shock N Awe British Champion

Last year I heard about a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter known as Jack Magee that lived in the area and was intrigued to hear more about this man and his sport. Starting the colum Interviews with successful people provided the perfect outlet for me to be able to make contact with Mr Magee and find out more about both him and the sport which has recently become so successful. Biography

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Father Wounds: Can A Man Be Emotionally Unavailable If He Had An Abusive Father?

One thing that a man could find, if he was to get into a relationship, is that it is a challenge for him to connect to how he feels. This is not to say that he was fine before this, though, as he may have struggled to connect to his feelings before. However, now that he is in a relationship, how he experiences life will have come into focus. To use an analogy: it will be like a room that had no light and now that there is a light, it will be clear what is in the room. A Different Experience

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Personal Power: Does Someone Need To Face Their Darkness If They Want Embrace Their Personal Power?

In general, there are feelings that are seen as “good” and feelings that are seen as being “bad”. As a result of this, it can be normal for someone to deny certain feelings and to embrace others. To go one step further, they could view themselves as a “good” person who only experiences “good” feelings. For example, they could see themselves as someone who is always happy, friendly and accepting of others. Both Ways

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Mother-Enmeshed Men: Can A Woman Blame Mother-Enmeshed Men To Avoid Her Emotional Wounds?

Not too long ago, a woman may have been with a man who was overly focused on his mother. And, now that it is over, she could feel tired and confused, but also greatly relieved. This is because she is likely to have given a lot while receiving very little, and yet, no matter what she did, it might not have changed his behaviour. Thus, due to this, it will make sense if she is thankful that it has come to an end. The Same Old Story

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Social Media: Are Real Relationships Being Replaced By Online Relationships?

If one was to use social media, not only could they see what their ‘friends’ have been doing; they could also see what certain celebrities have been doing. What this comes down to is that their news feed is going to be filled with updates from people they now and from people they don’t know. However, even though this is the case, it doesn’t mean that one will also see it this way. Instead, they feel as close to their ‘friends’ as they do to the celebrities that they are following. One Difference

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Critical Thinking: Does Focusing On Racism And Sexism Lead To More Racism And Sexism?

If someone pays attention to the mainstream media, they are likely to have read stories about racism and sexism. And the amount of stories that they have come across can all depend on the news sources that they pay attention to. The reason for this is that there are certain publications that focus on these kinds of issues, while others don’t. One way of looking at this would be to say that there are only certain sources that give these issues the attention that they deserve. Identity Politics

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Child Abuse: Can Child Abuse Cause Someone To Live In Fight Mode As An Adult?

Although someone could live in an area that is relatively safe, they could behave as though their life is constantly under threat. What this means is that they could have the tendency to be aggressive. As a result of this, they could routinely get into heated arguments and even fights. So no matter where they are or what time of the day that it is, it will be as if they are ready to go to war in one way or another. In The Eyes of Others

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Early Deprivation: Can Early Deprivation Cause Someone’s Emotional Self To Go Into Exile?

Although someone has an emotional self, in addition to a mental self, it doesn’t mean that they will realise this. The reason for this is that they could typically be out of touch with how they feel. What this is likely to mean is that they will spend most of their life in their head and be out of their body. This is because their feelings will be found in their body, not their head. A Different Approach

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Environment: Does Someone Need To Live In A Peaceful Environment If They Are Sensitive?

When it comes to what takes place in the world, it could be said that one has very little, if any, control. However, this is generally not going to be the case when it comes where they live. In this environment, they are likely to have far more control, and the amount of control they have can depend on a number of different factors. For example, if they own their own house, it will be different to if they lived with someone else. Give and Take

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Survival: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up Believe That The Purpose Of Life Is To Survive?

There are going to be some people who believe that life is matter of survival and then there are going to be others who believe there is more to life than simply surviving. And because they see life differently, there is a strong chance that they are going to experience life differently. However, this can all depend on if their views match up with their reality. One may believe that there is more to life than surviving and at the same time, this doesn’t mean their life matches up with the outlook they have. Conflict

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Social Media: Can Social Media Create Discontentment?

It is often said that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence and while this may be true, there is also the chance that it isn’t. Moving to another area might make one’s life so much better and there is the chance that they are better off where they are. Just as one could leave a relationship with the hope that the next one will be better and while it could be better, it might be no better than the last. This is because this is not black and white; it will all depend on the situation. Idealisation

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Energy Vampires: Is It Harder To Realise When Someone Is An Energy Vampire When We Are Emotionally Disconnected?

While one will come into contact with people who will take their energy, they are also going to come into contact with people who won’t. And it could be said that the ideal will be for them to spend more time around the latter than the former. How Life is When this is how one experiences life, they are generally going to spend time around people who have positive effect on them. There will be what these people bring to their life and there will be what one brings to their life.

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: Does A Woman Need To Understand The Law Of Resonance If She Ends Up With Mother-Enmeshed Men?

If a woman has been in a number of relationships where the man was overly focused on his mother’s needs, she could be ready to turn her back on this area of her life. She might believe that it is better for her to stay single. She is simply not going to want to be with another man who is like this. But, considering what she will have gone through by being with men who are like this, this is not going to be much of a surprise. A Tough Time

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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Child Abuse: Does Someone Need To Forgive Themselves If They Were Abused As A Child?

Even though someone may see that they were abused as a child, it doesn’t mean that this is something they have realised for very long. If they have been aware of this for a little while, it doesn’t mean that they were very young when this became clear. The main reason as to why it would have taken them a long time is due to how their mind handles painful experiences. What took place when they were younger would have probably been horrific, and, to keep them alive during this time, their mind would have utilised a number of different defence mechanisms. Life or Death

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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