Essays
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The Alternative To Narcissism
Relationships require upkeep. This means that goodwill needs to be banked with some frequency or the relationship will fade away. Most everyone has found themselves in the situation where they are putting in more effort than the other person. This tendency finds its origins in childhood, where we had to manage a parent who was… Continue reading
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The Thing About Assholes
Do you know someone who is an asshole? Someone who blusters and shoulders their way through to get what they want? Someone who always has a biting remark loaded in the chamber? Someone you feel like you have to impress? Assholes use nastiness to achieve their ends. They busy themselves with studying the weaknesses in… Continue reading
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Tips For Getting The Best Out Of Therapy
Therapy’s effectiveness is dependent on a number of factors, including the competence of the provider. I will focus on that which the client can do to maximize their progress. I could go the whole “meta study” route that you’re endlessly drilled into doing at grad school for counseling but let’s skip that for now. There… Continue reading