I have encountered many individuals who identify as people-pleasers throughout my therapy career. This tendency can manifest in diverse ways, yet the underlying process is strikingly similar. [...]
Today, hate is almost pervasive, permeating different forms of media, creating a sense of division and coldness. People express hate for various reasons, often hiding behind their screens to lash [...]
Many people believe that being kind, gentle, and agreeable will guarantee love and acceptance from others. They avoid confronting destructive behaviors, thinking that by being nice, they can help [...]
In our romantic relationships, we often find ourselves repeating or attempting to repair the interactional patterns established in our family of origin. According to Bowen’s family systems [...]