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..

Love Psychology Series – Episode 7: Why We Chase Love That Hurts UsYou know it isn’t good for you. They pull away, disrespect you, or leave you feeling empty. And yet, you can’t stop going back. You call it love—but it feels more like pain.In this post, Dr. Paul Lee explores why we sometimes become addicted to the very relationships that wound us, what psychological patterns keep us stuck, and h..

The Loneliness You Feel Even When You're Not Alone (Emotional Healing Series #7)You're sitting next to someone you care about. You're texting friends, surrounded by colleagues, maybe even sharing a bed with a partner. And yet, something inside you feels distant. Disconnected. Lonely.This kind of loneliness isn’t about physical isolation—it’s about emotional disconnection. In this post, Dr. Paul ..

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 Keep Falling for Emotionally Unavailable People (Love Psychology Series #6)They’re hot and cold. They open up just enough to keep you hooked—but never enough to feel safe. You try harder. You overthink. You hope they’ll change. And you wonder: “Why do I keep falling for people who don’t show up emotionally?”In this post, Dr. Paul Lee explores the deeper psychological reasons why we are d..

Loving Someone Who’s Not Ready to Love You Back (Emotional Healing Series #6)Sometimes, love feels more like waiting than sharing. You open your heart, offer your time, your care, your presence— and yet, the person you love doesn’t meet you halfway.Loving someone who isn’t ready to love you back can be heartbreaking, confusing, and deeply exhausting. But it’s also an experience many of us go thr..

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..

Why We Fall for Potential, Not Reality (Love Psychology Series #5)Have you ever fallen for someone not for who they were, but for who they could become? You saw glimpses of kindness, brilliance, or emotional depth—and believed, “If they just healed, if they just opened up, this could be amazing.” You weren’t wrong. But you also weren’t in love with who they were—you were in love with who they mi..

Why Do We Fall for People Who Hurt Us? (Emotional Healing Series #5)Have you ever found yourself drawn to someone who made you feel anxious, unworthy, or emotionally drained—yet, you couldn’t walk away? Why do we fall for people who hurt us, over and over again? The answer lies deeper than personal weakness—it’s wired into our emotional history.In this post, Dr. Paul Lee uncovers the hidden psyc..

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..