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- Relationships: Why Do Some People Put Up With Bad Behaviour When Someone Is Attractive? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperFor some people, it is not going to matter what someone looks like as they won’t put up with behaviour that has a negative effect on them. Therefore, if they have just met someone or if they are in a relationship, their behaviour is not going to change. But if there is a difference, they ...
Views: 1325 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Repeat Unhealthy Relationship Patterns? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperJust because one is with someone who looks different to the person they were in a relationship with before, it doesn’t mean that their experience is going to be any different. And if ones last experience was generally healthy and functional, this is not going to be something that one is going to ...
Views: 2166 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Sabotage Healthy Relationships? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperTo have a relationship that is healthy and functional is something that most people want in this world. Now, for some people this is reality and for others; this is often nothing more than a good idea and something that eludes them. And while there are people who have fulfilling relationships ...
Views: 2771 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Say That All Men/Women Are The Same? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one heard someone say that all dogs are the same, there is a strong chance that they would find it hard to agree. This could be because they have owned a number of different breeds, or it could be something they have come to realise through observing other peoples dogs. As a result, ...
Views: 1350 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Shame Others For Being Vulnerable? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who embrace their inherent vulnerability, there are others who do everything they can to come across as invulnerable. This is not to say that these are the only options available, as there are likely to be people who alternate between the two. There will then be ...
Views: 2000 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Stay In Abusive Relationships? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperTo see or hear about someone who is being abused in a relationship and yet continues to stay in the relationship is hard to comprehend. Logically it makes no sense whatsoever and sounds completely dysfunctional. The type of abuse can vary from what may seem to be fairly moderate, to extreme ...
Views: 1846 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Stay In Touch With Their Ex? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf one’s relationship has just come to an end, they could decide to cut their ties and to move on with their life. As a result of this, they are not going to want to stay in touch with their ex. One Step Back Doing so could be seen as something that will stop them from being able to put ...
Views: 1068 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Take Advantage Of People Who Are Kind? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one had the chance to get something for free, they could either take what they need or they could take as much as they could. Another way of looking at this would be to say that they can act with grace or they can act with greed. Two Outlooks When one only takes what they need, it ...
Views: 1792 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Think That They Always Know Best? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there can be moments when one is in a position where they do know what is best, there are also going to be moments when this is not the case. It could be said that this is simply part of being human. If, on the other hand, one was perfect, then there would be no reason for them to have ...
Views: 1573 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Think They Are Superior To Men/Women? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one thinks about the opposite gender, they may start to think about some of the men/women that they know. Through doing this, they could reflect on what they are like and the kind of qualities they they bring to the world. One could then see that there are things that they can do that ...
Views: 1643 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Try Hide Their Partner From Their Ex? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a relationship comes to an end, one can decide to take a break and to spend time by themselves. Through doing this, it can allow them to process the pain that they are experiencing, and then to gradually settle down. This can then be a time when they will be healing themselves, and this ...
Views: 1409 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Try To Change Others? - by Submitted on May 11, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperChange is part of life and cannot be avoided and yet that doesn’t mean that it’s an easy thing to embrace. There are many others ways that can be sought as a way to avoid change. One of those ways is to try and change other people. This is something that probably comes under the umbrella of ...
Views: 4078 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Try To Do Everything By Themselves? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to go for a walk in nature, they would soon see that everything relies on something else in order to survive. One is not going to come across anything that is independent of its environment; what they will see is interdependence. When it comes to a tree for example, it could be ...
Views: 4987 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Try To Fix Others? - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who try and fix others. This could be something they have a habit of doing or something they do once in a while. And while these people may think that they are helping others, they are generally having the opposite effect. A bit like how a mechanic may fix an engine or a ...
Views: 1948 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Try To Get Back With Their Ex? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a relationship comes to an end it can be an incredibly painful experience. And this doesn’t even need to be a relationship was fulfilling or healthy; as it can be painful no matter how ‘good’ or ‘bad’ it was. So this means that someone can have the desire to get back with their ex and ...
Views: 1546 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Try To Take Other People's Pain Away? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperPain is something that everyone on the planet experiences and, therefore, it is one of the things that connect human beings. However, although pain is something that can’t be avoided, it doesn’t mean that everyone is willing to accept this. When someone is not willing to accept that this is ...
Views: 855 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Walk On Egg Shells When They Are Around Others? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who are on alert from time to time, there are others who are more or less always on alert. And even though these people will have a radically different experience on this planet, it doesn’t mean that they won’t come into contact with each other. A Passer-By So ...
Views: 1089 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Who Are Aware End Up With People Who Are Unaware? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one can have a clear idea about kind of person they want to be with, it doesn’t mean they will end up with someone who meets their requirements. When this happens, the people around them may say that they expect too much, and this can then cause one to settle for less. However, there ...
Views: 1511 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Who Have Empathy End Up With People Who Don't Have Empathy? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has the ability to empathise with others, they might expect to attract people into their life who are the same. But while they can have this outlook, it doesn’t mean that this is what will take place. Instead, they can end up attracting people who are the completely opposite, ...
Views: 1548 - Relationships: Why Do Some People With High Self-Esteem End Up in Abusive Relationships? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that if one wants to have a healthy relationship, they will need to have high self-esteem. Through being this way, it will then allow them to be with someone who will treat them in the right way. And, if one doubted this, they would only need to pay attention to the people ...
Views: 1408 - Relationships: Why Do Some People's Relationships Come To An End When They Start To Work On Themselves? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperOn one hand, one’s life can be an expression of their true-self, and on the other hand, it can be an expression of their false-self. When it is an expression of the former, they are going to spend time with people who know they are. As a result of this, it will be possible for them to ...
Views: 1882 - Relationships: Why Do Some Relationships Come To An End When One Person Has Therapy? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn the beginning of a relationship, everything can be going fine, and then as it progress certain issues can appear. This can then cause one of them to wonder how the other person could have changed so much. In fact, it could be as if the other person has ended up becoming someone else, and ...
Views: 1419 - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Always Attract Men Who Are Aloof? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a woman has the tendency to end up with men who are unavailable, it is naturally going to have a negative effect on her wellbeing. Her desire to be with a man who is available is not going to be met, so it is to be expected that this won’t be something that she can simply overlook. If ...
Views: 851 - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Always Feel Trapped In A Relationship? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that women prefer to be in relationships more than men do. And while this can sound like the truth, it is not always the case. There are going to be men who appreciate being in one, just as there are going to be men who don’t. Some women will enjoy being in them and then ...
Views: 2345 - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Attract Controlling Men? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough a woman can want to experience a relationship with a man that is healthy and functional, there are numerous things that can get in the way if this actually taking place. And one of these things is when a man is controlling. To a one degree or another, both men and women are ...
Views: 5074 - Relationships: Why Do Some Women End Up With Mother Enmeshed Men? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some men who have a strong sense of self, there are others who don’t, and this can be due to what took place when they were younger. Another way of looking at this would be to say that this is due to what didn’t take place. Neglect In order for someone to develop into an ...
Views: 1336 - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Fear Intimacy? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperEven though a woman wants to be in an intimate relationship, it doesn’t mean that this takes place. However, while there will be some women who realise that this is because they fear intimacy, there are going to be others who are unaware of why they are unable to experience it. In the first ...
Views: 2485 - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Hate Men? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperCertain emotions are often seen as positive and others are often seen as negative, and this can cause people to embrace some and to deny others. But regardless of the label they’re given, they all have a purpose. What matters is: how one responds to how they feel and not how they feel. If ...
Views: 2018 - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Ignore Their Intuition? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that women are more intuitive than men, and this could be due to a number of reasons. One reason is because they are often more in touch with their feelings. Men on the other hand, are often more logical and out of touch with how they feel. This is simply a generalisation ...
Views: 1954 - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Lose Respect When A Man Expresses His Emotions? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn recent years, a lot has been said about how important it is for men to open up about how they feel and to embrace their inherent vulnerability. It could be said that it is a good thing that this has been taking place. However, although a lot of men have been exposed to this message, it ...
Views: 1617 - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Sabotage Healthy Relationships with Men? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhile a woman can say to herself and others that she wants to be in a relationship with a man who is healthy and functional, it doesn’t mean that she will be attracted to a man who is like this. This can relate to woman who can’t seem to attract a guy that is healthy and for women who do attract ...
Views: 3980 - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Try To Rescue Men? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile a relationship between a man and woman is meant to be based on giving and receiving, this is not always the case. For some women, this will be exactly how it is for them and this is going to enhance their life. And yet for others, this will be far from what they can relate to. When ...
Views: 5235 - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Want To Be Worshipped? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is relatively easy for a woman receive attention; the only thing that she needs is a social media account. And if one is not enough, then she can join a number of different sites. A Big Audience Once she has uploaded a few pictures of herself, it might only be a ...
Views: 3333 - Relationships: Why Does 'Treat Them Mean And Keep Them Keen' Work? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough some relationships are healthy, there are others that are completely dysfunctional. And when this is the case, they no longer have the ability to transform one’s life and to assist in their personal evolution. That is unless one leaves the relationship and uses the experience to ...
Views: 1953 - Relationships: Why Doesn't It Always Work When Someone Ends Up With The Person They Were Having An Affair With? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one is in a relationship that is no longer as fulfilling as it used to be, they could take the time to talk to their partner about what is going on. This can then give them the opportunity to look into what needs to take place in order for their relationship to improve. Another Option ...
Views: 1474 - Relationships: Why Don’t Some People Realise They Are In A Dysfunctional Relationship? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one meets someone for the first time, they can take the time to get to know more about them. This can then give them the opportunity to find out what they are like as a person and whether or not they would be a good match for them. An Interview Therefore, this is going to be no ...
Views: 1124 - Relationships: Why Is 'Ghosting' So Common? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperModern day technology has not only had an impact on how relationships begin, it has also had an impact on how they end. In the past, one would have met someone in person and then it would have been possible for them to develop a relationship or something more casual. Nowadays, the first step ...
Views: 1826 - Relationships: Why Would A Man Attract Women That Are Overly Masculine? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperAfter being with a number of women who were anything but feminine, a man could be at the point where he wants this area of his life to change. In fact, he could be desperate to be with a woman who is different. However, thanks to the experiences that he has had over the years, a big part of ...
Views: 316 - Relationships: Why Would A Man End Up With A Narcissistic Woman? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperEven if a woman has the tendency to see other people as an extension of herself and lacks empathy, it doesn’t mean that a man will realise this. Due to this, if a man ends up dating or being in a relationship with her, he can be in for a big surprise. Now, it could seem strange as to why a ...
Views: 71 - Relationships: Why Would A Man Only Be Attracted To Women That He Can Control? - by Submitted on May 22, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperAt this point in time, a man could be with a woman who is anything but his equal, and this might be how it has been with a number of other women. Now, she might be the same age as him or very close to his age, or there could be a number of years between them. However, regardless of this, she ...
Views: 341 - Relationships: Why Would A Man Suffer In Silence If He Is Being Abused By A Woman? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperRight now, a man could be with a woman who is greatly undermining him. This could be something that has been going on for a few weeks or months, or it may have been going on for a number of years. But, regardless of how long he has been in this position, he is unlikely to be in a good way. He ...
Views: 88 - Relationships: Why Would A Woman Attract Men That Lack Backbone? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperOn the one hand, there can be the type of man that a woman wants to be with, and, then, on the other, there can be the type of man that she ends up with. When it comes to the type of man that she wants to be with, this can be a man that is able to stand his ground and be assertive, among other ...
Views: 465 - Relationships: Why Would A Woman Shame A Man For Expressing How He Feels? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperIf a woman is in a relationship, what she may find is that she has criticised her boyfriend at least once for opening up about how he feels. Thanks to this, he might have withdrawn and become less available. However, if she were to think about how she behaved, what could enter her mind is ...
Views: 87 - Relationships: Why Would Someone Accuse Their Partner Of Cheating? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one is in a relationship, they could begin to wonder what has happened to it. This could be a sign that it is no longer having the same effect on them as it used to have. What this could show is that they haven’t been putting in as much effort as they did in the past. Perhaps they have ...
Views: 1711 - Relationships: Why Would Someone Act Really Interested? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperThere could be moments in one’s life when they come into contact with people who don’t act all that interested, whilst there could be others moments when this is not the case. Here, another person could act as though one is the most important person on the planet. A Gradual Transition ...
Views: 950 - Relationships: Why Would Someone Be Unable To Accept That Their Partner Is Unavailable? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperAt this point in time, someone could be in a relationship with someone who is not available. So, they might not be able to emotionally connect with them and they might not spend much time with them either. Assuming that this is the case, they will be emotionally out of reach, and at times, ...
Views: 199 - Relationships: Why Would Someone Dehumanise Their Ex? - by Submitted on May 21, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperAfter someone’s relationship has come to an end, they could experience a number of different feelings. So, they could have moments when they feel angry and moments when they feel very sad. At other moments, they could feel very little, with them being in an emotionally shut down state. And, ...
Views: 349 - Relationships: Why Would Someone Feel Smothered Whenever Their Partner Expresses Their Needs? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone is in a relationship, there are going to be needs that they will want their partner to meet and there will be needs that their partner will want them to meet. And while some of their needs will be different, a number of their needs will most likely be the same. They will probably ...
Views: 692 - Relationships: Why Would Someone Lose Themselves When They Get Into A Relationship? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhat someone may find, that’s if they were to get into a relationship, is that they start to lose touch with who they are. So as the weeks and months go by, they will be nothing like they were in the beginning. Or to be more precise, they will be nothing like the person they were when they ...
Views: 706 - Relationships: Why Would Someone Try To Make Their Ex Look Bad? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperOnce a relationship has come to an end, it could result in two people going their own way. This will then be a clean break, meaning that both of them will be happy to move on with their life. What this could illustrate is that they gradually grew apart, with there being nothing to keep ...
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