Today, electronic gadgets that previous generations never dreamed of are an integral part of everyday life. Over the past decade, the technological advances have come so quickly that most of us can’t keep up. Many of these tools are aimed at making communication easier – such as smartphones, video calls and messaging – and provide the ability to connect with anyone, at any time, in any place.
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Researchers have revealed the reason rejection hurts so acutely: the same areas of the brain that clue us in to physical pain are activated by feelings of rejection. In other words, rejection hurts because it mimics physical pain!
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While Valentine’s Day is a much-touted opportunity to celebrate our love for those we care about, it shouldn’t be the only time we demonstrate love to family and friends. Regardless of whether we are currently single, in a troubled relationship or happily partnered, we all want love. It feels good to experience the connectedness of a relationship and show our love to others. Countless songs, stories and poems proclaim the power of love. Religions stress the importance of love. Science is discovering the healing properties of love.
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Many times I have new clients say to me, “What is Imago Therapy?” I start off by explaining that the word Imago means ideal mate. And then, let’s just say, I don’t see the “Oh, now I get it” look on their faces. So I quickly follow up with my usual explanation.
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It is close to that time of year again when relationships and love have some time in the spotlight. The national holiday does remind us of love, but where is love the rest of the year?
People say “love is in the air,” or maybe for you, your love comes through your phone, since the face emoji with heart eyes is in the Top 10 of emoji favorites. Stevie Wonder claimed, “I Just Called to Say I Love You,” Herbie the Car was a “Love Bug,” and then there is Gary Chapman’s book The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts. But how do we really know if we are in love or if our relationships based in love will last?
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