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- Why Do We Feel Lonely? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2006 from Sue PlumtreeMany people think that solitude is the same as isolation. That is not the case. Solitude can be strengthening. Feeling isolated is the worst of experiences. We believe no-one is interested in us, wouldn’t mind if we are there or not. In my opinion, this is sheer torment. People who are isolated ...
Views: 12891(2 votes) - Understanding Love - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Sue PlumtreeMost of us love the way we love, full stop. We rarely wonder if the way we express it actually is experienced as intended, that is, whether it actually works for our partner or not. I believe it is important to think about it because this can cause much pain, confusion and resentment. Like ...
Views: 949 - What is Non-Love and How Does it Impact on Your Life? - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Sue PlumtreeThe first time I heard the term non-love was about five years ago. The context, at the time, was limited to a particular person and to a particular situation. The situation was simple. I had been calling my Mum every single day for over ten years. It was an expectation I had put on myself after ...
Views: 4775 - What's Wrong With Having Expectations? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2006 from Sue PlumtreeIf you ever wondered why your life looks and feels the way it does (not good) then it might be worth your while to look at your beliefs and expectations. Generally speaking, our expectations are based on our beliefs and the main problem with this is that, using the iceberg analogy, 90% of our ...
Views: 5913 - Why Are Personal Boundaries Important? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2007 from Sue PlumtreeI was brought up to always be friendly, agreeable, charming and cheerful. My parents believed that my very survival depended on people liking me and this was, clearly, the way one gets people to like them. I grew up, got married and, over the years, developed a variety of friendships of ...
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