The Mind Behind Love

Self-Worth & Attachment Series – Episode 8: Why You Struggle to Receive Love Without Earning ItThey compliment you. They say they care. They offer love freely—and yet, you feel uncomfortable. You wonder what you did to deserve it… and how long it will last.For those with insecure attachment or low self-worth, receiving love can feel more threatening than rejection. In this post, Dr. Paul Lee unp..

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 Saying “I Love You” Is So Hard: The Psychology of Emotional Vulnerability“I love you.” Three simple words, yet for many, they feel heavier than a thousand. Why do some people hesitate, avoid, or even fear saying them? Is it a fear of rejection, a lack of love, or something deeper rooted in the psychology of emotional vulnerability?In this post, Dr. Paul Lee explores the psychological barrier..