Tag: #love

Love is a complex and multifaceted emotion that encompasses a range of feelings, attitudes, and behaviors. It can be experienced in various forms, including romantic love, familial love, platonic love, and self-love. Here are some key aspects of love:

🧠 First of all, what does “pathologically jealous” even mean?

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

The word pathological implies that your feelings are extreme, irrational, or even mentally ill — like jealousy is a disorder you suffer from, rather than an emotion you’re experiencing for a reason. But here’s the truth: Jealousy is a normal human emotion. It becomes “pathological” only when it turns obsessive, destructive, and completely disconnected from reality — which… Read More 🧠 First of all, what does “pathologically jealous” even mean?

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💔 Living the Lie: When Love Is Hidden, Conditional, and One-Sided

There’s nothing lonelier than being in a relationship where someone claims to care about you — but won’t show up for you. You know the type. The one who’s always “busy” on weekends. Who avoids holidays, birthdays, anniversaries. Who keeps their phone face-down, their schedule mysterious, and their heart behind walls. It’s not just disappointing — it’s dehumanizing.Because… Read More 💔 Living the Lie: When Love Is Hidden, Conditional, and One-Sided

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🌪️ What Makes a Person Rude, Entitled, and Ungrateful?

1. They were raised that way (or never unlearned it). Some people grow up in households where kindness was expected but never acknowledged. They were given things without being taught to value them. If no one ever made them aware that gratitude is necessary, they grow into adults who treat other people’s time and generosity like… Read More 🌪️ What Makes a Person Rude, Entitled, and Ungrateful?

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💛 Meeting the Right One: Why Vulnerability, Not Perfection, Builds True Love 💛

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

In a world that celebrates curated images, confidence on display, and emotional independence as strength, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking we need to be flawless to attract the right partner. But here’s the truth: the right person doesn’t fall in love with your mask. They fall in love with the you behind it — the… Read More 💛 Meeting the Right One: Why Vulnerability, Not Perfection, Builds True Love 💛

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🎭 They Think They’re Playing You

Ah yes… that moment when someone thinks they’ve got you all figured out. They underestimate your intelligence, your intuition, your patience. They think they’re playing chess while you’re still setting up the board. But what they don’t realize is—you were always watching, always listening, and always choosing silence over drama… until silence no longer served you. 🎭 They Think They’re Playing… Read More 🎭 They Think They’re Playing You

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Freeloaders

A freeloader who presents as smart, well-dressed, but is actually in cheap clothing is often playing a role — a carefully constructed performance designed to create an illusion of success, charm, and sophistication… without actually earning or embodying any of it. This isn’t about poverty or frugality. It’s about deception, impression management, and emotional opportunism. These individuals curate a version of themselves that looks good from… Read More Freeloaders

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Players

🚩 The Double Life: What It Looks Like A man living a double life often splits himself in two: The Public Man: Affectionate, dependable, possibly even in a committed relationship or marriage. He keeps up appearances. Posts filtered couple photos. Tells friends one version of the truth. The Shadow Self: Secret relationships, hidden apps, second… Read More Players

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Emotional Freeloaders: The Psychology of Those Who Drain, Not Sustain

We often think of freeloaders as those who overstay their welcome on the sofa, empty the fridge without refilling it, and always seem to “forget” their wallet. But there’s another, subtler kind of freeloader — not one who raids your cupboards, but one who consumes your life force. These individuals might not take up much space — but… Read More Emotional Freeloaders: The Psychology of Those Who Drain, Not Sustain

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“When the Stories Don’t Add Up: Seeing Through the Excuses”

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

At first, you listen. Because you’re kind, empathetic, and you genuinely care. They tell you they’re dealing with health issues.They say they don’t have health insurance.They’re always broke.They’re working day and night.They’re stretched thin.They’re trying their best. And you believe them — because you want to believe them. You offer your support, your time, maybe even your… Read More “When the Stories Don’t Add Up: Seeing Through the Excuses”

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