Limerence, Romantic Obsession, and the Illusion of Closeness As I sat across from my client, listening to them describe their looping thoughts about a specific person, I noticed a familiar pattern unfolding. Story after story I was hearing about moments of connection followed by confusion, warmth followed by distance, hope followed by doubt. Hot andContinue reading “Gatsby Vibes”
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EQ Vibes
EQ & Emotional Maturity: Why They Matter (Especially When You’re Dating in Midlife) Okay, so we’ve all heard about IQ—the measure of how “book smart” you are—but EQ (aka emotional intelligence quotient) is the glow-up version that actually matters in relationships, careers, and just, you know, adulting. Let’s break it down. What Exactly Is EQ? Emotional intelligence (EQ) isContinue reading “EQ Vibes”
Black Mirror Vibes
Digging Through Memories: A Therapist’s Take on Black Mirror’s “Eulogy”(Trigger Warning: Grief, unresolved emotions, memory) I recently watched Black Mirror’s episode “Eulogy” — the one featuring Paul Giamatti (who I still can’t fully separate from Chuck Rhoades in Billions, honestly). And while Black Mirror is known for its dark, high-concept tech twists, this episode hit me in a quieter, more emotional way. The coreContinue reading “Black Mirror Vibes”