Psychology of self

Seeking The True Path

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One of the more subtle manifestations of the intimate link between (unconscious) human emotions and behaviour is illustrated by the simple concept of choice and how this is so often reduced to a dichotomy between two bad options. In such circumstances, most people choose whatever they consider to be ‘the lesser evil’. But how often … Read more

Why Do We Accept Harmful Shortcomings In Our Partners?

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A while ago I wrote a post about deal-breakers in relationships, cautioning of the danger of rejecting a person with most of the qualities you want just because they have one you don’t. I drew a distinction between relatively minor complaints, such as large ears or an odd laugh, and much more significant concerns, such … Read more