Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships 538 - When Knowing Better Doesn't Mean Doing Better
Jul 15, 2025
Dive into the complexities of modern relationships, where awareness of psychological concepts often fails to translate into action. Explore the challenges of applying relationship knowledge during emotional conflicts and discover the irony of knowing yet not doing. Learn about the innovative intersection of probiotics and vaginal health, while also addressing personal values versus behaviors. Plus, find practical tools to support trust, self-reflection, and emotional healing in relationships through body movement and cognitive behavioral techniques.
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Labels Can Halt Growth
- Knowing psychological terms alone isn’t enough for change.
- Labels can cause people to stop working on improving their behavior.
First Step Isn't Enough
- Recognizing a problem is only the first step, not the end point.
- Shame for not doing better can entrench the belief that change is impossible.
Intellectualizing Avoids Emotion
- Intellectualizing feelings can protect us from truly processing emotions.
- This can create distance and prevent authentic emotional connection.