All posts tagged "masochism"
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Power and Responsibility
In a culture dominated by power hungry individuals it’s easy to forget that countless people are afraid of...
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Self-Sacrifice and Resentment
The masochist considers self-sacrifice to be one of the highest virtues. Those with masochistic traits constantly put the...
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Running From Responsibility
At the superficial level the reason people shirk responsibility is that responsibility implies hard work and implies the...
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Understanding the Masochistic Life Solution
Repeated Exposure to Trauma Repeated exposure to abuse, abandonment, or other trauma produces seemingly unbearable amounts of anxiety....
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Responding To Criticism
Is the Criticism Just or Unjust? The psychological trick in responding to criticism is in figuring out whether...
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Neurosis
If you’re interested in understanding the true drives and motivations of the people around you you’ll be led...
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The Blame Game
How much time do we waste over the course of our lives blaming ourselves for past events? We...
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Sadism And Masochism Are Both About Control
Some forms of control are immediately clear and obvious, like being physically restrained or being subjected to a...
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The Sadistic Worldview
The sadist secretly or openly respects any and all entities associated with power and secretly or openly denigrates...
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Self-Care Is Essential If You Want To Be A Helper
Those of us who choose to be helpers in any capacity know how meaningful the experience can be...
