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Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

3 Reasons You Feel Guilty for Wanting More

Guilt about wanting more despite having a good life stems from psychological roots in self-worth and social comparison, not ingratitude, as humans are fundamentally wired for growth through autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Emotional Inheritance You Never Asked For

Parental alexithymia impairs emotional socialization, contributing to daughters' intimacy struggles and sons' somatic symptoms, but emotional literacy can be learned in adulthood.
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