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Source: ToaHeftiba/Unsplash “And in the end, we were all just humans, drunk on the idea that love, only love, could heal our brokenness” —Christopher Poindexter Love is messy—and so is life. At times, we all need an escape from the intricacies of reality, which is why romantic comedies are so popular. And sometimes, we create our own mental movies. These may star a crush from afar, or more often, the memory of an old flame. But why do we hold on to those past loves, even when

Source: Caroline Hernandez/Unsplash How to overcome childhood trauma and fall in love with safety. Growing up in a chaotic environment, where arguments between parents were frequent or verbal abuse was common, can leave deep scars. It could also have long-lasting effects if your caretakers were too overwhelmed or busy to provide the emotional support and nurturing you needed. Most likely, your caregivers did their best with what they had at the time, but if love and stability

The loss of a significant relationship can be one of life’s most difficult challenges. Divorce or separation, in particular, increases...

Falling in love is easy, but relationships can be hard—despite what Hollywood tries to sell us. Like anything else in life worth having,...

Ending therapy can be uncomfortable, but it can be an invaluable experience. KEY POINTS Ghosting is a phenomenon that therapists have...

Practical steps to breaking the cycle. Becoming romantically involved with someone who is not available—emotionally or otherwise—is a...

Why self-love is anything but selfish. Many of us give away love as freely as if it were an endless surplus of goods. Which is what love...

How self-compassion leads to healthier relationships. “To attempt to love someone who cannot benefit from your love with spiritual growth...

“With friends like these, who needs enemies?” —English proverb Spring has finally arrived. For many, the arrival of spring means new...

How partners can help one another change unhealthy patterns of attachment According to attachment theory, we each develop a style of...

6 ways to manage insecurities and build healthier connections. Romantic relationships offer some of life’s greatest joys. They can also...

Understanding the theory of attachment. Have you ever found yourself repeating the same unhealthy patterns in all of your relationships,...

Learning to be kind to yourself. Self-compassion or self-love may be a foreign concept for some people. This is especially true for those...

Some couples embrace political differences, some don’t care, and others still consider having similar views non-negotiable. Given that we...