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- Relationships: Can Toxic Shame Cause Someone To Believe They’re Not Enough For The Opposite Sex? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile each gender has the same value, it doesn’t mean that everyone feels this way. One can believe that men/women are worth more and this is then going to cause them to feel less than the opposite sex. This could stop one from being able to have an intimate relationship on one side and on ...
Views: 1613 - Relationships: Can Toxic Shame Make Someone Feel Lonely? - by Submitted on May 09, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone can be by themselves, it doesn't mean they will end up feeling lonely. This is similar how someone can be around others and still end up feeling as though they are by themselves. What this shows is that it can all depend on how one feels in their own company, and how they feel ...
Views: 1704 - Relationships: Can Toxic Shame Make Someone Feel Unlovable? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperHuman beings are interdependent and this means that relationships are a vital part of their ability to survive and to thrive. And while they need to have relationships with others, they also need to be in relationships that are fulfilling. For instance, one could be in a relationship and ...
Views: 2089 - Relationships: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Painful Relationships? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile the ideal might be to have relationships that are always harmonious and are free from pain, during and even when they come to an end, this is not how life works. All relationships have some kind of conflict and if they don’t, there is probably a lot of repression taking place. And what ...
Views: 1705 - Relationships: Can Trapped Grief Make Breakups Harder To Handle? - by Submitted on May 08, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to spend their time around people who have just experienced a breakup, they are unlikely to have the same experience with each person. They could find that although one person is in a bad way, another could come across though they haven’t been affected. And they could also ...
Views: 1423 - Relationships: Can Trapped Grief Stop Someone From Starting A New Relationship? - by Submitted on May 12, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that when one door closes, another door opens, and what this shows is that the end of one thing can be the beginning of another. However, in order for someone to walk through a new door, they will need to walk away from the old door. Yet, even though the old door has closed, ...
Views: 3101 - Relationships: Clearing Reactions & Opening to Playfulness! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Paul JustiRelationship Empowerment - Clearing Reactions and Opening to Playfulness! Most of us have so many fantasies of what the "perfect" connection looks like, and a few emotional wounds in the past that create a tough criteria for us to really open and risk sharing who we really are so we can ...
Views: 1380 - Relationships: Do Our Younger Years Define How We See Men/Women? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf man/woman was asked what they think about the opposite sex, they could say that they are all the same. As a result of this, this is likely to mean that they haven’t got a positive view of them. But if this wasn’t the case and they say that every man/woman is wonderful, it could be said ...
Views: 1507 - Relationships: Do People Have Fulfilling Relationships If They Are Attractive? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone is attractive, it can be normal for other people to believe that they are intelligent, well-adjusted and successful, among other things. And, this is something that they can believe even if they don’t know anything about them. This person’s appearance will then be what typically ...
Views: 1167 - Relationships: Do People Hurt Others On Purpose? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was asked to think about a time in their life where they have been hurt by someone, there is a strong chance that it won’t be long until someone comes to mind. And while this might cause them to think about a certain event; they might think about a number of things that took place. The ...
Views: 1545 - Relationships: Do People Say That All Men/Women Are The Same To Avoid Taking Responsibility? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhat is clear is that although some people have relationships that are fulfilling, there are others who don’t. And while this can mean that they end up with people who are not right for them, it could also mean that they end up with people who are abusive. Two Experiences If one has the ...
Views: 1198 - Relationships: Do Some People Analyse Others In Order To Avoid Themselves? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile it could be said that there are some people who are highly curious, it could also be said that there are others who are the complete opposite. This is not to say that this is something that is black and white; as there are going to be people who fall into the middle of the spectrum. ...
Views: 2848 - Relationships: Do Some People End Up With People They Are Not Attracted To In Order To Avoid Themselves? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one can end up with someone who they are attracted to, they can also end up with someone who they are not attracted to. If they were to end up with someone they are attracted to, it could be said that they will be a lot happier. A Meal One way of looking at this would be to ...
Views: 1610 - Relationships: Do Some People Get Back With Their Ex In Order To Avoid How They Feel? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a relationship comes to an end, one can experience a sense of relief, and this can mean that they won’t feel the need to get back together with the person they were with. Even so, this doesn’t mean that the other person is having the same experience. As a result, they can try and ...
Views: 1206 - Relationships: Do Some People Only Have Relationships With People Who Make Them Look Good? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to buying a new car, someone could go for a car that looks the best or they could take their time and see what car they prefer to drive. If they were only buying a car to put on display, it could be said that the first approach would be the best one to take. However, as they ...
Views: 1479 - Relationships: Do Some People Only Have Relationships With People Who Will Make Them Look Good? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that thanks to social media, how someone looks is even more important than ever before. The average person can feel the need to look their best regardless of if they are in the real world or online. Fortunately, it can be relatively easy for someone to look their best ...
Views: 1253 - Relationships: Do Some People Only Know Who They Are When They Are Rescuing Others? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one generally ignores their own needs and focuses on other people’s needs, they can be described as someone who rescues others. As a result of this, it is going to be normal for them to neglect their own life. Out of Balance It could be said that while it is good thing that one ...
Views: 1272 - Relationships: Do Some People Put Up With Dysfunctional Relationships In Order To Avoid Their True Feelings? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who end up in relationships that are fulfilling, there are others who don’t. This is going to mean that not everyone is going to know what it is like to be in a fulfilling relationship. Unfulfilling When one is used to being in relationships that are not as ...
Views: 1553 - Relationships: Do Some People Shut Down Emotionally After A Breakup? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of things that can cause someone to experience incredible pain, and a breakup is one of those things. When someone experiences a break up, it can feel as though their whole has come to end. It won’t matter if they had been with the other person for matter of months or ...
Views: 2121 - Relationships: Do Some People Try To Understand Others In Order To Avoid Themselves? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has the tendency to attract people who are not right for them, it can cause them to suffer. This can be something that will consume their whole life, and it will then stop them from being able to experience a fulfilling existence. Alternatively, they could end up turning their ...
Views: 1508 - Relationships: Do Some People Use Dating Sites For Attention? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wanted to buy something in the past, they would have had to go out and get it; nowadays, this is no longer necessary. The only thing one needs to do is to go on their device, and once they have found what they want, there is a strong chance that it will even be delivered. As a result, ...
Views: 1479 - Relationships: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up Feel Comfortable Around People Who Are Self-Centred? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one ends up with people who are not right for them, it can be a sign that they end up with people who are self-centred. This is then not going to be something that has taken place on one occasion; it will be a regular occurrence. So when they end up in a relationship like this, it is not ...
Views: 1546 - Relationships: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Believe That People Can't Be Trusted? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIt is important for human beings to work together, and this is because they’re interdependent; they need each other. So when they’re able to put their differences to one side and to find a common ground, their own lives are going to be a lot easier. This doesn’t mean that everyone needs to ...
Views: 1659 - Relationships: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Attract People Who Are Needy? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperOn one hand, there are the people who come across as needy and, on the other hand, there are those who attract these people. It could then be said that these people are going to have a radically different experience when to comes to this area of their life. If one is used to being needy, ...
Views: 1192 - Relationships: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Attract People Who Are Unavailable? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperEven though one can have the need to be in a relationship with someone who is available, it doesn’t mean that this takes place. Instead, they can end up attracting people who unable to be there for them. If this was something that they could overlook it wouldn’t matter, but as this is not ...
Views: 1668 - Relationships: Do Some Websites Condition People To Believe That All Men/Women Are The Same? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is incredible easy for someone to learn about something, and this is largely due to the internet. The only thing they need in order to access all the information they could ever need is to have some kind of device. Once they are online, one can go straight to a website ...
Views: 1440 - Relationships: Do Some Women’s Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Attracted To Abusive Men? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperOne thing a woman may find, when it comes to her relationships, is that she has the tendency to be drawn to men who are not very pleasant. As a result of this, she could struggle to understand what is going on. Due to the experiences that she has had with a number of different men, she may ...
Views: 733 - Relationships: Do We Judge Others In The Same Way That We Judge Ourselves? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that just about everyone on this planet judges others from time to time. However, one of the main differences is that some people are more judgmental than others. The Difference Along with this, not everyone judges others in the same way. What this means is that one ...
Views: 1010 - Relationships: Do You Expect Other Adults To Fulfil Your Unmet Childhood Needs? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one has the desire to be in a relationship with someone, they are going to have certain expectations. And the same can be said when one is already in a relationship. Now, there is the chance that one is completely aware of what these are and at the same time, there is the chance that they ...
Views: 2082 - Relationships: Do You Expect Other People To Accept You Or Reject You? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to talking to people that one’s knows and gets on with, there is not going to be any thought as to whether one will be accepted by them. And this is because at a deeper level they know that the other person accepts them. So unless there is so kind of tension or something ...
Views: 1668 - Relationships: Do You Expect The Same Person To Meet All Your Needs? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one thinks about their ideal partner, they may imagine someone who can fulfil all of their needs. They may even describe this person as their ‘soul mate’; with this being someone who will end up transforming their whole life. There is then the chance that they will have been with a ...
Views: 2973 - Relationships: Do Your Relationships Reflect Your Childhood? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen ones relationships are running smoothly and have very little, if any, conflicts, one is unlikely to look deeper into them. And this is to be expected, as the need to look deeper generally arises when something is not working. This need could still be there, but it won’t be as strong because ...
Views: 1913 - Relationships: Does Our Unconscious Mind Define Who We End Up With? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperOne of the biggest challenges that someone can have in today’s world is ending up with people who are not right for them. This can mean that they end up in relationships with people who are simply not a good match, or it can mean that they have the tendency to end up with people who are ...
Views: 803 - Relationships: Does Someone Just Need To Stay Positive If They Attract The Wrong People? - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile the ideal will be for one to end up with someone who they get on with, it doesn’t mean that this is what takes place. Instead, one could have the tendency to end up with people who are not right for them. A One-Off If this was something that one had only experienced once, it might ...
Views: 1125 - Relationships: Does Someone Lack Self-Awareness If They Say They Are Unlucky In Love? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough some areas of one’s life can generally go to plan, there can be others that don’t, and this is something that can cause them to experience a lot of pain. For example, they could find that their career is going in the right direction, but that it hasn’t been possible for them to achieve ...
Views: 1296 - Relationships: Does Someone Need To Feel Comfortable With Their Own Emotions In Order To Experience Intimacy? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is in a relationship, there could be moments when they share how they feel, and this could mean that they are also able to be there for their partner. As a result of this, this area of their relationship is going to be in balance. A Close Bond Through sharing their inner ...
Views: 1234 - Relationships: Does Your Partner Try To Stop You From Seeing Your Friends? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one is in a relationship, they are likely to have less time to spend with their friends. This is because when they are with someone, they are going to spend a lot of their time with them. And as they are going to be an important part of their life, it could be said that this is to be ...
Views: 1631 - Relationships: Has Internet Dating Caused Some People To Believe That They Can Find The ‘Perfect’ Partner? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s word, one no longer needs to be around people in order to find someone to be in a relationship with, and this is because of the internet. The internet has changed the world in more ways than one, and one of the ways it has changed the world is through allowing people to find a partner ...
Views: 1679 - Relationships: Has Someone Moved On If They Are In A New Relationship? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a relationship comes to an end, it can be a sign that it has run its course; consequently, each person can be happy to move on with their life. What this could show is that they had been having problems for quite some time. It was then only a matter of time before their time together ...
Views: 1195 - Relationships: How Can Someone Experience The Desire To Be In A Relationship When They Have Had So Many Bad Experiences? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one has a history of bad relationships, the last thing on their mind can be to have another one. However, regardless of what they have been through, the need to be with someone is not going to completely disappear. What can happen is that one can end up disconnecting from this need and ...
Views: 1595 - Relationships: How Can Someone Know If Their Relationships Are Dysfunctional? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere are people on this planet who are experiencing relationships that are functional and healthy. This might be how it has always been, or it could be the result of them making certain changes throughout their life. On the other side of the spectrum will be people who are currently ...
Views: 1591 - Relationships: How Can Someone Know If They Are Ready For A Relationship? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn the same way that there are a number of reasons as to why someone would want to eat something, there are also a number of reasons as to why someone would want to have a relationship. If someone wants to eat something, it could simply show that they are hungry. Then again, it could also ...
Views: 892 - Relationships: How Can Someone Know When A Relationship Is Over? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperOne could be in a relationship that is going extremely well and out of nowhere, it could end up being on the rocks; leaving one in a place of uncertainty as to whether it will last or not. It could also be a relationship that is not going to well either. However, just because something seems ...
Views: 1751 - Relationships: How Can Someone Make Sure They Don’t End Up In An Abusive Relationship? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who end up in relationships that are life-affirming, there are others who end up in relationships that are life-denying. As a result of this, their experiences on this planet are going to be radically different. A Matter of Luck One way of looking at this would ...
Views: 1363 - Relationships: How to Choose More Carefully - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMany people spend so much time and energy on their love lives, striving for the ideal relationship. While self-love is the only true love in our view, it’s understandable why the feeling of being loved and accepted by another is so desirable. Along the path to finding compatible ...
Views: 1123 - Relationships: If Someone Feels Ashamed Of Their Needs Can It Stop Them From Recognising When Someone Is Self-Centred? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are people who are drawn to those who are self-centred, there are others who are repelled by them. When it comes to the former, it could be said that they are going to spend time with people who are not right for them. Yet, when it comes to the latter, there is a strong chance ...
Views: 1527 - Relationships: If Someone Is Still Attached To Their Ex Can It Stop Them From Being Able To Embrace Their Current Relationship? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone has just experienced a breakup, they may decide to take a break and to spend some time by themselves. Through taking this route, it will also give them the chance to face how they feel and to work through it. A Grey Area If they were with this person for a long period of time, ...
Views: 1216 - Relationships: Is Being Indifferent A Great Way To Destroy A Relationship? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wants to develop the ability to do something well, this is generally not going to happen overnight. In order to get to this level, they will need to put in the right effort, and they will need to be persistent. Nature For example, if one was to plant a number of tomato plants in ...
Views: 1639 - Relationships: Is Being Responsive Important? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wanted to form new relationships with others, they could pay attention to their appearance and then look into what they can do to improve it. Along with this, one could also look into what else they could do to improve themselves. And once they have done this, they could end up ...
Views: 1580 - Relationships: Is Empathy Important In A Relationship? - by Submitted on May 14, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one lived in the middle of nowhere and there was no one else in sight, they might not need to think about anyone else. The only thing they would need to think about is their own needs, and their life would be based around fulfilling these needs. Yet, if it isn’t this black and white, it ...
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