The fascinating thing about relationships is that they don’t exist entirely in the external world—they begin and end in your own mind. The way you interact with others is shaped entirely by how your senses interpret the world around you. Sight, sound, touch—all of...
Find Yourself a Mother
My mother will always fall very short of what I want, need, and deserved her to be. I am working on coming to terms with this, alongside the understanding that she does wish she could be better. This desire, this staring her flaws in the face and being pained by them,...
Case Study: Hypnotherapy for Relationships
Eve, a therapist herself, came for treatment because she was having difficulty finding a life partner. Despite being successful, outgoing, and good with people, she had dated dozens of guys with no success. In the course of her treatment, Eve was able to explore her...
The Most Offensive Word in the English Language
The most offensive word in the English language starts with an S. But it’s not a four letter word. In fact, it’s quite unassuming at first. It’s the word “should”. Should implies expectation, from either yourself or other people. And expectations are always caustic,...