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Explore the delicate balance between love and dependency in relationships, understanding the difference between healthy interdependence and toxic attachment, and discover practical steps to foster emotional resilience and maintain personal autonomy.

꧁༺ 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝔸𝕣𝕖 𝕎𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕙𝕪! 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝔸𝕣𝕖 𝔻𝕖𝕤𝕖𝕣𝕧𝕚𝕟𝕘! 𝕐𝕠𝕦𝕣 ℍ𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕥 ℕ𝕖𝕖𝕕𝕤 𝕐𝕠𝕦! ༻꧂ Winter, the days get shorter and darker, we spend more time indoors and we have more time for ourselves, it's the perfect time to reach out for support. 𝑰𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒚 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒐𝒕𝒉 𝒑𝒉𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚? ~ Are you struggling with how to find more pleasure in life? ~ Are you struggling to understand what you truly desire? ~ Are you struggling with body shame that halts your sexual fullfillment? ~ Are your struggling with performance anxiety?? ~ Are you struggling with learning to listen to your body's needs and desires? ~ Are you struggling with damaging social messaging from religion, outdated social norms or even the messaging from your grandparents and parents? Come explore your struggles in a safe, non-judgemental and loving space where 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒔 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆! Bring your heart, your joy, your pain, your tears, your confusion, your curiosity, your guilt and shame, your vulnerability, your "I don't know" to All You Need Iz Love. 2025 is right around the corner and it is time to learn to invest in your heart. Our work together is always confidential.

Sayed Mubasheer, you have documented so well about pretending and genuine emotions. I agree with you that genuine emotions are strong enough to connect and gives confidence to the relationship but pretense fails to connect and weakens the bonds and trust. This is the fact but irony is people still continue in relationship.... I would love to discuss with you and will try to find out the reasons of the connections behind this type of relationships.

JOY Spark 🔥 Emotion Response or Reaction An emotional response and an emotional reaction are closely related, but they have subtle differences: 1. Emotional Reaction: This is an immediate, often instinctive or automatic response to a stimulus, such as a situation or event. It’s driven by raw emotions without much conscious thought or reflection. For example, someone might feel a burst of anger or sadness right after hearing bad news. 2. Emotional Response: This involves a more reflective, considered process. It may occur after an emotional reaction, once a person has had time to think about their feelings and how they want to express or deal with them. For instance, after feeling initial anger, a person might choose to calm down and respond with kindness or assertiveness. In summary, an emotional reaction tends to be more instantaneous and less controlled, while an emotional response is more deliberate and thoughtful.

JOY Spark 🔥 Emotion Response or Reaction An emotional response and an emotional reaction are closely related, but they have subtle differences: 1. Emotional Reaction: This is an immediate, often instinctive or automatic response to a stimulus, such as a situation or event. It’s driven by raw emotions without much conscious thought or reflection. For example, someone might feel a burst of anger or sadness right after hearing bad news. 2. Emotional Response: This involves a more reflective, considered process. It may occur after an emotional reaction, once a person has had time to think about their feelings and how they want to express or deal with them. For instance, after feeling initial anger, a person might choose to calm down and respond with kindness or assertiveness. In summary, an emotional reaction tends to be more instantaneous and less controlled, while an emotional response is more deliberate and thoughtful.

Ever felt trapped in the vicious cycle of black and white thinking after experiencing mistreatment or abuse in a relationship? It's a common reaction when our minds try to protect us from further pain. Our minds, in their effort to shield us, start believing that the only solution is to steer clear of relationships altogether. But deep down, is that really what we want? We crave connection, companionship and love. When past hurts cloud our judgment, it's easy to convince ourselves that avoiding relationships altogether is the safest option. However, here's a twist - it's not. True healing requires more than just surface-level changes. It demands a shift at the subconscious level - that's where the real transformation happens. 1. Recognize the Pattern: Acknowledge when your mind slips into this mode of thinking. Awareness is the first step toward change. 2. Challenge the Belief: Question the belief that avoiding relationships entirely is the only way to protect yourself. Is it really serving your best interests? 3. Explore Alternatives: Consider alternative perspectives. What if you could approach relationships with caution but also with openness to the possibility of positive experiences? 4. Heal at the Subconscious Level: The only way to genuinely heal from past hurt is to address it at a subconscious level. Temporary fixes may offer short-term relief, but true healing requires diving deep and making lasting changes. It's okay to be cautious, but don't let past hurts dictate your future happiness. ❤️ I specialize in working at the subconscious level to clear any mental blockages that are holding you back from choosing a partner who can truly love you. I will then guide you through the dating process so you can zero in on the best potentials and know exactly what to do and say as you proceed through the early dating process. Break free from the confines of black and white thinking and embrace the colorful spectrum of relationships that life has to offer. ❤️✨ #Dating #RelationshipHealing #BreakFree #MindsetShift #EmotionalHealing #SubconsciousTransformation #BreakTheCycle #SelfAwareness #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #DatingInsights #RelationshipAdvice #DatingCoach #LoveCoach #EmotionalWellness #SelfDiscovery #MasculineGrowth #SelfImprovement #EmpoweredDating #ConfidentMen

JOY Spark 🔥 Emotion Response or Reaction An emotional response and an emotional reaction are closely related, but they have subtle differences: 1. Emotional Reaction: This is an immediate, often instinctive or automatic response to a stimulus, such as a situation or event. It’s driven by raw emotions without much conscious thought or reflection. For example, someone might feel a burst of anger or sadness right after hearing bad news. 2. Emotional Response: This involves a more reflective, considered process. It may occur after an emotional reaction, once a person has had time to think about their feelings and how they want to express or deal with them. For instance, after feeling initial anger, a person might choose to calm down and respond with kindness or assertiveness. In summary, an emotional reaction tends to be more instantaneous and less controlled, while an emotional response is more deliberate and thoughtful.

Discover the Power of Mirror Work Mirror Work Have you ever taken a moment to look into your own eyes and speak words of love and affirmation? This simple yet powerful practice, known as mirror work, can transform the way you see yourself and heal the parts of you that have been hurting. Build Self-Love Regularly speaking to yourself in the mirror with affirmations and compassionate words can foster a deeper sense of self-love. By affirming your worth and acknowledging your strengths, you begin to see yourself through a lens of kindness and appreciation. Heal the Inner Child Mirror work goes beyond self-love; it reaches into the past to heal the wounded inner child. Many of us carry scars from times we felt neglected or unloved. By looking into the mirror and offering words of reassurance and love, we can comfort that inner child and begin to mend those old wounds. How to Start Find a Quiet Space: Choose a time and place where you won’t be disturbed. Look into Your Eyes: Stand or sit in front of a mirror and make eye contact with yourself. Speak Affirmations: Say positive, loving affirmations out loud. Examples include “I am worthy,” “I am loved,” and “I am enough.” Be Consistent: Make this a regular practice. The more you do it, the more profound the impact will be. Incorporating mirror work into your daily routine can be a game-changer. Give it a try and watch as your self-love grows and your inner child finds the healing and comfort they've always deserved. #selfloveisthebestlove #innerchildhealing #mirrorwork #dailyaffirmations #personalgrowth #mindfulliving

I used to be drawn to them like a moth to a flame – those mysterious, emotionally distant people who kept me wondering if they’d ever truly let me in. As someone who deeply feared abandonment, I found myself repeatedly attracted to partners with avoidant attachment styles. The irony? In trying to avoid being left, I kept choosing people who were emotionally unavailable. Here’s what I finally learned after years of heartache and healing: chasing someone who can't meet your emotional needs isn't love - it's a replay of old wounds. Through my own healing journey, I transformed my attachment style from anxious to secure, and now I help others do the same. That's why I'm sharing these crucial warning signs - not to judge those with avoidant attachment (after all, I understand the deep roots of attachment patterns), but to help you make conscious choices about your relationships from the very beginning. Let's explore the tell-tale signs that someone might have an avoidant attachment style, so you can make empowered decisions about your love life and find the secure, fulfilling relationship you deserve. https://lnkd.in/g8fMdiDj