The Mind Behind Love

Self-Worth & Attachment Series – Episode 7: Why You Feel Guilty for Having NeedsYou ask for something small—time, attention, comfort—and immediately feel a wave of guilt. You shrink your voice. You over-explain. You wonder if you're being "too much" for wanting something that others seem to expect so easily.This guilt doesn’t come from weakness—it comes from wounds. In this post, Dr. Paul Lee ex..

When You Settle Because You Don’t Believe You Deserve More (Self-Worth & Attachment Series #6)You stay in the relationship even though you're not truly happy. You tell yourself, “It’s not that bad,” or “Maybe this is all there is.” Deep down, you know you want more—but you’re not sure you believe you can have it.In this post, Dr. Paul Lee explores the psychology behind settling in love, how low ..

Why You Struggle to Believe Someone Really Loves You (Self-Worth & Attachment Series #5)They say they love you. They show up. They listen. They care. But deep down, you still wonder: “Do they really mean it?” No matter how much reassurance you receive, a small voice whispers, “You’re not really lovable.”This isn’t because you’re broken. It’s because you’ve learned not to trust love. In this post..

The Fear of Being Too Much: When Your Emotions Feel Like a Burden (Self-Worth & Attachment Series #4)Have you ever stopped yourself from expressing how you feel because you didn’t want to scare someone away? Do you often feel like your needs, emotions, or thoughts are “too much”? You’re not alone.Many people—especially those with low self-worth or anxious attachment—grow up believing that expres..

Why You Feel Unlovable Even in a Loving Relationship (Self-Worth & Attachment Series #3)You’ve finally found someone who treats you well. They’re kind. Present. Emotionally available. And yet… you feel uneasy. Suspicious. Even guilty for being loved. You ask yourself, “Why do I feel unworthy, even when someone genuinely loves me?”This feeling is more common than you think—especially among those ..

Why You Keep Accepting Less Than You Deserve (Self-Worth & Attachment Series #2)Have you ever stayed in a relationship that left you feeling small, unseen, or emotionally drained—yet you couldn’t walk away? You tell yourself, “Maybe this is just how love is,” or “At least I’m not alone.” But deep down, you know something doesn’t feel right. So why do we keep accepting love that falls short of wh..

When You Don’t Feel Worthy of Real Love (Self-Worth & Attachment Series #1)Have you ever met someone who offered you calm, kind, secure love—yet instead of feeling safe, you felt nervous, suspicious, or even undeserving? Sometimes, the scariest thing isn’t being rejected. It’s being loved in a way we never believed we deserved.In this post, Dr. Paul Lee explores the emotional and psychological r..