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In the self-development world, it is often said that the past only exists in someone’s mind. Therefore, if they often think about what they have been through and this is causing them to suffer, they just need to change what is taking place in this part of them. Now, what can’t be denied is that what they went through is over, it is not possible for them to go back in time and change what happened. The only moment that they have is now and soon, what they are experiencing will be another memory. It’s Clear

If someone was attacked in a public place, they could end up paying a visit to a police station. They will have been harmed, so naturally they will want to do something about what has happened. If they were attacked in a public place, there is a chance that at least one camera recorded what happened. Assuming that this is the case, this footage is likely to end up being used as evidence and the perpetrator will probably have to face the consequences of their actions. A Different Scenario

Whether someone is watching the news or browsing a social media site, they can hear about how a certain country is a problem. Alte atively, they could hear about how people who belong to a certain group are a problem. Then again, they could hear about both of these things. Either way, this will be something that is very black and white; it won’t be unclear what is going on. One Solution

What a woman may find, if she was to take a step back and reflect on her life, is that she continually attracts men who are not available. This could be something that has taken place for as long as she can remember. At this point in time, she could have had enough of experiencing life in this way and want this area of her life to change. This is not to say that she has only just started to be this way but she might not have been this certain before. Looking Back

Although a man’s childhood is well and truly over, it doesn’t mean that he will generally feel like a strong and capable adult. Instead, he can generally feel low and be full of doubt, and be anxious and fearful. If he is consciously aware of what is going on, he could believe that he is this way due to what his life is like. Therefore, if this life was different, there would be no reason for him to be this way. One Area

After a man has come to see that he is overly focused on his mother and needs to focus on himself, he could start to explore what his early years were like. What this will do is allow him to gain a deeper understanding of why he is behaving in this way. By doing this, he can soon find that how he behaves as an adult is a continuation of how he behaved as a boy. Many, many years will have passed, but that won’t have had much of an impact on his behaviour. The Same Old Story

What someone may find is that it is typically a challenge for them to not only listen to their needs but to also fulfil them. In general, they could overlook them and go along with what another person wants and/or what they think they want. They could find that this is something that just takes place as opposed to something that they consciously choose to do. It can then be as though they are a programmed machine who has very little control over their life. The Norm

Just because someone is an individual, with their own needs and feelings, it doesn’t mean that they generally act like one. In general, they could do what they can to please others. As a result of this, it will be as if they are here to serve the needs of others, not to have their own life. However, this could be something that is so normal that they are not aware of what is going on. Two Parts

If a man is in a position where he spends a lot of time focusing on and doing things for his mother, his own life is going to be neglected. What this comes down to is that he only has so much time and energy. It would be different if he could be fully focused on himself and his mother but this is not possible. Of course, there is a big difference between being there for her from time to time and being solely focused on her. Out of balance

If someone were to take a step back and reflect on how they behave, they may find that they have the inclination to ignore their own needs and be there for others. After this, they might see that they have been this way for as long as they can remember. Naturally, by being this way, a number of their needs are rarely if ever going to be met and this will cause them to be deprived. The outcome of this is that they can often feel exhausted and down. Covered Up

Now that someone is an adult, they can have the tendency to feel bad about themselves. And, it might not matter what they do or how they live their life, as it might not change the sense of badness that they often experience. Along with this, they can have an overly developed sense of responsibility and believe that they are more or less always to blame whenever something goes wrong. Thus, they will end up feeling worse during the moments when they hold themselves accountable for something that hasn’t got anything to do with them. Weighed Down

If someone was able to reflect on how they typically feel, they could find that they often feel helpless and hopeless. By being this way, they are likely to spend a lot of time feeling down and even depressed. After this, they could think about why they are this way and what could enter their mind is that it is because of what is going on in their life. So, they could live a life that is anything but fulfilling. For Example

If someone was to take a step back and reflect on the feelings that they experience, what could soon stand out is that they often have moments when they feel as though something is missing. They will then look whole and complete but they will seldom feel whole and complete. By having this understanding, they will be able to do something about what is going on. On the other hand, if this was not something that they were consciously aware of, this wouldn’t be seen as something that is possible. Another Reality

If someone were to reflect on how a man behaves, they could soon come to the conclusion that he doesn’t value himself. The reason for this is that he could have a job that he can’t stand and be in a relationship where he is walked over. Then again, he could have a job that he enjoys but he could be with a woman who doesn’t treat him very well. But, regardless of what is going on for him, he could just tolerate it and not do anything about it. Exte al Feedback

If a man’s life revolves around his mother and has been this way since he was a boy, it is naturally going to be difficult for him when she passes on. However, he might rarely if ever think about her passing on. This can be because he is so caught up in her world that he doesn’t have time to think too deeply about anything. Then again, due to how much he fears losing her; this could be the last thing that he wants to contemplate. Very Stressful

If a man generally wasn’t seen and heard by his mother during his formative years, it doesn’t mean that he no longer has these needs. He can then be in a position where just about his whole life revolves around his mother and his need to be seen and heard by her. However, if behaving in this way is normal, he might not be aware of what is going on. Still, even if he is not aware of what is going on, he is still going to pay a price for behaving in this way. Self-Neglect

In general, someone can live a life that seldom if ever changes. So, they might have lived in the same area, had the same job, and had the same friends for most of their life. Therefore, their life will be very stable and very predictable. However, although this will be so, this is likely to be what feels comfortable to a big part of them. By Design Naturally, if this wasn’t something that felt comfortable, they would probably live a life that is radically different. They would then have more instability and less predictability.

Now that someone is in their forties or fifties, they could have a deep sense that something is missing. This can mean that certain parts of their life are no longer satisfying, or this could relate to their whole life. Along with the sense that they are living in the wrong way, they can start to wonder who they are. In a way, it can be as though they were asleep at one point and now they have woken up. Inner Experience

If a man were to take a step back and reflect on his life, what he could find is that he generally acts as though he doesn’t have the need to connect to a woman. As a result of this, a number of his needs are typically not going to be met. So, his need to be seen and heard by a woman, experience affection, and have sex, among other things, is seldom going to be met. Still, he might see that he doesn’t consciously choose to ignore these needs. Missing Out

Even if a man was to see a woman who he is attracted to, it doesn’t mean that he would take the next step. Instead, he could talk himself out of speaking to her and let the chance pass. Then again, he might not need to talk himself out of doing something as he might not believe that it is possible for him to take the next step. Either way, he will feel a strong attraction and that will be as far as it goes. The Same Story

If someone were to take a step back and reflect on their life, what might stand out is that they have the tendency to put other people’s needs first. They may see that this takes place without them even thinking about it. Naturally, the outcome of this is that they will also have the tendency to ignore their own needs. So, while this will allow them to please others and receive a lot of positive feedback in the process, they will neglect themselves. Inner Conflict

Even though someone is an imperfect human being, it doesn’t mean that they will realise this. Thus, they won’t be able to accept that making mistakes and getting things wrong is part of the human experience. Naturally, this is going to cause them to experience a lot of unnecessary pressure. The trouble is that if this is what is normal, it won’t be something that stands out and so they won’t be able to do anything about it. One Part

Even though someone has the right to be here and have their needs met, it doesn’t mean that they will know this at the core of their being. Instead, deep down, they can have the sense that they don’t deserve to be here or have their needs met. Now, although this is something that they can be fully aware of, it could also be something that they are unaware of. If they are in the first position, they will be able to do something about this. Another Reality

Even though someone has a body, it doesn’t mean that they will typically inhabit their body. Instead, they can live in their head, with them having a weak connection with their body. As a result of this, they are going to live on the surface of themselves and they won’t have access to all of their consciousness. In other words, they won’t have access to all of their need and feelings. The norm

If someone was to think about a mother-enmeshed man, what is likely to come to mind is a man who is overly focused on his mother. This will make complete sense as if he is entangled with her, his life is surely going to revolve around her. Based on this, if a man doesn’t speak to his mother and perhaps doesn’t live anywhere near her, he won’t be entangled with her. Consequently, this is going to be something that is black and white. More to It

If a man reflects on his life, what he can find is that he often feels as though he is on the outside and doesn’t feel connected to others. This can mean that he will spend a lot of time feeling lonely. But, if he doesn’t feel this way, it can typically be because he has distracted himself. So, by watching something, drinking or exercising, for instance, he won’t be aware of how he feels. Another option

Even if a man feels as if something is missing, it doesn’t mean that he will be consciously aware of this. One reason for this is that he could live in a way that allows him to avoid how he feels. So, he could spend a lot of time in doing mode, which will stop him from having to be with how he feels. Additionally, thanks to the defences that he has in place, even if he were to slow down and relax, he might not be able to connect to how he feels. The Experience

In general, a man could be passive, easy-going, not stand up for himself or be assertive. Consequently, he is seldom going to take action, express his opinion, stand his ground or assert himself. Most likely, this is going to stop him from being able to live a fulfilling life. For example, he can have a job that is not going anywhere and is sole-destroying and he can be in a relationship where he is continually taken advantage of. The Norm

If a man has come to see that he is overly focused on his mother’s needs, he may need to start putting himself first. Along with this, he may need to talk to his mother about what is going on. Nonetheless, if he were to talk to her about how he is neglecting himself and no longer wants to do as much for her, he might not get very far. This can be a time when his mother won’t listen to what he has to say. A Dead-end

If a man is in a position where practically his whole life revolves around his mother and he is in a relationship, it can be hard for his partner to understand what is going on. But, as he will be her son, not her parent, this is to be expected. Moreover, he will be an individual who has his own needs and feelings. Therefore, he is not here to act as though he is an extension of his mother; he is here to live his own life. A Brick Wall

If someone was to take a step back and reflect on their life, what they may find is that they are often hard on themselves. They are then only going to be kind and loving to themselves from time to time. What this is likely to show is that they only feel comfortable being nurturing towards themselves when they meet certain conditions. Therefore, if these conditions are not met, they have to treat themselves badly. Unclear

When a man not only meets a woman who he is attracted to but starts dating her, he can believe that his view of her is accurate. However, as time passes, he can find that she is nothing like how he thought she was in the beginning. Due to this, he can come to the conclusion that he was deceived by her, and this can cause him to be angry and resentful. After a while, he could end up breaking up with her and find another woman to be with. Another Scenario

If a man is in a position where his life revolves around his mother and he is neglecting himself but he is unable to accept this, it is not going to be possible for him to change his life. His life will continue to go in the same direction and he will suffer as a result. Now, while he could be single and not have any real friends, he could be in a relationship and have a number of real friends. If he is single and doesn’t have any real friends, there might not be anyone in his life who can see what is going on and support him. Isolated

If a woman has been with a number of men who were focused on their mother and, thus, were unavailable, she is likely to question if this area of her life will ever change. But, if she has been in this position on more than one occasion, this is to be expected. What could make this even harder for her to get her head around is that just about every other area of her life could be going well. So, she could be in good shape physically, have a fulfilling job, and have a number of close friends, for instance. Exte al Feedback

Unless a man is working, he could be doing something for his mother. And, even if he is not doing something for her, he could spend a lot of time thinking about her and what he should be doing for her. If so, as opposed to his mother being another person in his life, she will be the centre of his life. This will mean that he will be her son but he will act more like her parent. Self-Neglect

Although someone will want to experience deeper connections with others, it doesn’t mean that they will be able to do so. So, they could find that other people are out of reach and they are unable to get close to them. As a result, they might not have any close friends and they might not have ever been in a romantic relationship. It can then be normal for them to feel frustrated and angry, and lonely and down. Cut-off

In general, someone could be fairly settled and only experience anxiety and fear, for example, from time to time. Due to this, they could see themselves as someone who is in a good way mentally and emotionally. However, although they can have this outlook, it doesn’t mean that this is actually the case. But, unless something in their life was to change, they might not realise that they are not as together as they have come to believe. An Analogy

If someone’s inner world was a climate, it might be somewhere that is typically extremely cold. The reason for this is that they might rarely talk to themselves in a kind manner and they could often experience ‘negative’ feelings. Therefore, when they do have moments when they talk to themselves differently and experience different feelings, it is unlikely to be long until their inner world changes. Naturally living in this way is going to make it hard for them to appreciate the life that they have been given. The Norm

Even though a man is an interdependent human being who has needs, it doesn’t mean that he will act like one. In general, he could act as if he is an independent human being and doesn’t have needs. What this is likely to mean is that while he will typically meet his basic or ‘lower’ needs, his ‘higher’ needs will seldom if ever be met. So, when it comes to the former, this will relate to his need to sleep and eat, among other things. The Other Side

After starting a relationship with a woman, a man could come to see that he is overly focused on his mother. This is because the woman that he is with might have shared her observations with him and made it clear that he is not responsible for his mother. As he is open-minded and able to hear her, it will be possible for him to gradually change his life. This could take many weeks, months or even years; it can all depend on how committed he is and at what stage of his life he was wounded. Another Reality

If someone doesn’t have a strong connection with their body and their feelings, something significant might need to take place for them to realise this. It might seem strange that they wouldn’t be aware of this. However, if they have been for way for most of their life and, thus, this is just what is normal, there is going to be no reason for them to be any other way. What can also play a part in this is that they could live in a society that is very repressed and where healthy emotional expression is not encouraged. Another Part

Even if someone is very driven, it doesn’t mean that this is a sign that they are in a good way mentally and emotionally and value themselves. Still, it can appear this way as being highly motivated is often seen as a sign that someone is in a good way and has ‘high self-esteem’. Not only this but although they are very driven, it doesn’t mean that they have been able to make much progress. For example, a number of areas of their life might not have changed and when they do take a step forward, they could soon end up where they were or close to it. A Battle

Having the ability to adapt is important; after all, there are going to be times when something won’t go to plan. During a moment like this, someone will need to be able to change their approach. If they were unable to do this, it wouldn’t be possible for them to move forward and to achieve their objective. Instead, they would just end up feeling frustrated and helpless and would be stuck. A Bleak Life

What a woman may struggle to understand is why the man that she is with treats his mother well but not her. Most likely, it wasn’t this way when they first started spending time together. When they first met, he might have been attentive, understanding, kind and caring, for instance. Along with this, he might have planned things and been only too happy to spend time with her. The Next Stage

If a man has come to see that he is overly focused on his mother and ignores himself, he can struggle to understand why he is this way. What could be clear is that it doesn’t make any sense for him to be this way. He could believe that he should be focused on his own life, not focused on his mother. And, as he is a separate human being who has his own needs, feelings and life to lead, this makes complete sense. Another part

What someone may find is that just about whenever they take a step forward, they soon end up taking a step back. There can also be times when they end up taking more than one step back. Thanks to this, they could be extremely frustrated and angry about not being able to move forward in life. They might believe that someone or something ‘out there’ is holding them back. One Area

If someone were to take a step back and reflect on their life, one thing that might end up standing out is that they have the tendency to act without thinking. As a result of this, they won’t think about the consequences that may arise if they do something; they will just take action. They might see that they have been this way for a few years, or this could be how they have been for most of their life. Either way, behaving in this way is likely to have caused them a lot of trouble. For Example

If a man can see that he is out of balance, due to how caught up he is with his mother’s needs, two things can cross his mind. First, he can wonder why he is this way and, second, if there is anything that he can do to change his life. Now, he might soon see that he has been this way for as long as he can remember. If so, he can then come to the conclusion that there is likely to be very little that he can do to change his life. Weighed Down

What is clear is that if a man’s life revolves around his mother, he is not going to be able to live his own life. To use an analogy, it will be as though he is driving a car and instead of driving where he needs to go, he continually follows another car. But, even though he will be neglecting himself, he might not be consciously aware of this. As a result, there will be no reason for him to draw the line and start being there for himself. A Strange Scenario

After a man has become aware of the fact that he is overly focused on his mother and is ignoring his own life, he may also find that he doesn’t have a strong need to do anything about it. If he is single, then, he will continue to suffer, and, if he is in a relationship, his partner will also suffer. But, with that aside, he could wonder why he doesn’t feel a strong need to change his life. He can find that a big part of him is happy to carry on as normal, even though this isn’t truly serving him. The Same Story