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A history of childhood neglect can manifest in romantic relationships as maladaptive attempts at regulating a fear of abandonment and feelings of unworthiness.

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We're continuing to go through the tranche of Epstein files released yesterday by the US Department of Justice. Follow the ...

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Ending a toxic relationship is rarely simple. For many people, staying can feel easier than leaving, even when the relationship is suffocating, draining, and slowly chipping away at confidence. Social ...