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..

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..

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..

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..

Why We Chase People Who Don’t Want Us (Love Psychology Series #2)It’s one of the most painful patterns in love: we give our heart to people who don’t seem to want it. We chase after those who pull away, remain emotionally unavailable, or give us just enough to keep us hoping—but never enough to feel secure.Why do we do this? Are we broken? Addicted to pain? Or is something deeper at play—somethi..