Category: LINDA C J TURNER – Trauma Therapist

When Fear of Abandonment Meets Upward Comparison: Why Some Men Become Hyper-Jealous — A Psychological & Neuroscience View

There’s a difference between ordinary worry (“I miss you when you’re gone”) and the kind of constant, corrosive anxiety that turns a partner into a threat. When that anxiety meets an environment of constant comparison — social media, beauty ideals, social reward for attractiveness — the result can be a destructive pattern: surveillance, accusations, controlling… Read More When Fear of Abandonment Meets Upward Comparison: Why Some Men Become Hyper-Jealous — A Psychological & Neuroscience View

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Ego Self vs. Higher Self: Understanding the Difference

The Ego Self The ego self is the part of us most people are familiar with—it’s the “I” that interacts with the world. In psychological terms, the ego helps us form an identity and navigate daily life. Neuroscience points to areas like the default mode network in the brain (active when we think about ourselves and our place in… Read More Ego Self vs. Higher Self: Understanding the Difference

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Less than

The way insecurity shapes partner choice, especially for men who can’t tolerate feeling “less than.” Some men are drawn to beautiful, vibrant women, but instead of feeling proud, they live in a constant state of anxiety and suspicion. Over time, the fear of being “outshone” can drive them to sabotage the relationship or eventually choose… Read More Less than

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When Men Never Get Over a Relationship: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Bitterness

Breakups are hard for everyone. But while many eventually grieve, process, and grow, some men never truly recover from a lost relationship. Instead, they spend decades carrying resentment, turning their disappointment with one woman into a broader hostility toward all women. This bitterness doesn’t just hurt their partners; it corrodes their own lives, trapping them in cycles… Read More When Men Never Get Over a Relationship: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Bitterness

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Men Who Play Games, Start Arguments, and Seek Love in All the Wrong Places

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

Some men seem caught in a destructive loop: they pick fights, storm out, disappear, and often end up in the arms of other women. On the surface, it looks like selfishness or immaturity. Underneath, there are powerful psychological and neurological forces at play — forces that drive them to sabotage intimacy while endlessly searching for… Read More Men Who Play Games, Start Arguments, and Seek Love in All the Wrong Places

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When Someone Buys a Gift But Never Celebrates You: The Psychology Behind Withholding Joy

For many of us, birthdays are not about material gifts but about being seen and celebrated. A card, a meal, a gathering — these rituals say: I’m glad you were born, and I want to honor you today. But some people never take part in that. They may hand you a present, but leave the celebration to others, or… Read More When Someone Buys a Gift But Never Celebrates You: The Psychology Behind Withholding Joy

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