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Relationship Anxiety

Anxiety is common at the beginning of a relationship, but relationship anxiety can continue for the long term. It refers to intense worry, fear, doubt, and insecurity about a relationship and is associated with interpersonal dependency and interpersonal avoidance. Insecurity about ourselves, our boundaries, and our self-esteem can cause relationship anxiety. Women are more prone to this than men. It’s a form or symptom of codependency rooted in toxic shame and low self-esteem. The need for validation and love compensates for deep feelings of unlovability. However, because we don’t feel deserving, we can’t accept that we’re loved. ...

Publish Your Own Article On Belongly

At Belongly, we’re inviting mental health professionals to submit their articles for distribution within our community and across our multiple channels.

Myths about Narcissism

Research on narcissistic personality disorder has substantially increased in the last 20 years, and the public ...

Publish Your Own Article On Belongly

At Belongly, we’re inviting mental health professionals to submit their articles for distribution within our community and across our multiple channels.

Are We All Addicts

The term "addiction" often triggers a strong negative reaction in many people, leading them to shy ...

A Nation Divided

As people increasingly rely on social media for political news, they become more vulnerable to believing ...

Types of Power

Power is not a fixed or inherently negative force. Instead, how we choose to use power—whether ...

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