Apparent altruism and compassion may actually be a way to feel good about oneself rather than to express real generosity toward others.
Compassion, Altruism and the True Spirit of Generosity Read More »
The movie ‘Avatar’ embodies a fantasy shared by many people that it’s possible to escape one’s earthly damaged self and become a superior being without defects.
‘Avatar’, Toxic Shame and Avoidance of Authentic Relationships Read More »
Addicts often have stronger relationships with their drugs than with their significant others, but that is often a cause rather than an effect — the reverse of the way we usually think about it.
Love Junkies and Other Addicts Read More »
We use the word “love” to describe a number of different emotional experiences. A closer look at those uses can shed light on the varieties of love and how much actual regard they entail for a separate person.
What We Mean When We Use the Word ‘Love’ Read More »
Each of us can bear differing degrees of separation and distance from our loved ones.
Separation and Merger Read More »