Why Do I Never Let Myself Go? Discussion of "Self-punishment."

Self-punishment involves various forms like irrational self-blame, abusive relationships, and self-harm. It's driven b...

What Is Remembered May Not Eventually Be Echoed

Whether a close relationship can turn into a pure friendship after a breakup is controversial. Couples with a pleasant...

7 Tricks to Break Up

There are several common breakup tricks. Dodging/withdrawing involves avoiding communication and interaction. Being po...

Is Sacrificing Yourself in an Intimate Relationship Really for Your Partner's Good?

Chinese emotional dramas often feature self-sacrifice in relationships, like in "Mr. Good", which reflects the idea of...

"Evading Love with Indifference and Detachment."

Some single people show avoidant attachment in relationships. They fear intimacy, have pseudo-independence, and may be...

In the Face of Cheating, How to Write a Zhou Yangqing style "Steady and Accurate" Break-up Letter

The Luo Zhixiang cheating incident led to a discussion on dealing with betrayal. People who experience betrayal in an ...

In the Face of a Cheating Partner, Is Forgiving the Ultimate Goal?

Society is more tolerant of cheating, and when a celebrity cheats, public reaction to the victim's choice of forgiving...

It's Never Easy to Leave

Breakups are a process. Ritualized behaviors like haircutting, deleting photos, and revisiting old haunts may help or ...

Why Do I Feel Uncomfortable When People Are Nice to Me?

The discomfort when people are nice can be manifested in various ways. In counselling, some feel anxious about express...

"I Wish You Well, But Not Too Well."

The author's experience of feeling jealous of a successful friend reveals the complex nature of jealousy in friendship...