The Mind Behind Love

Love Psychology Series – Episode 9: Why We Fall for People Who Can’t Love Us BackYou give. You try. You wait. And still, they pull away. You’re left wondering why you keep falling for people who don’t—or won’t—love you back.This post by Dr. Paul Lee explores why we’re drawn to emotionally unavailable people, what it says about our own attachment patterns, and how to begin choosing the love we ac..

Emotional Healing Series – Episode 9: When You Keep Saying "I’m Fine" But You’re Not“I’m fine.” It’s what you say when you’re anything but. You smile, keep busy, stay productive—while a storm rages quietly inside.This post by Dr. Paul Lee explores the hidden emotional cost of saying "I’m fine" when you're not, why we do it, and how to slowly replace that armor with honesty, self-connection, and ..

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..

Love Psychology Series – Episode 8: Why We Feel Addicted to the Wrong PersonYou know they’re not good for you. They make you anxious, confused, even hurt— but you still wait for their message. You still hope. You still stay.It doesn’t feel like a relationship. It feels like a craving. In this post, Dr. Paul Lee breaks down why we can feel emotionally addicted to someone who’s not right for us, a..

Emotional Healing Series – Episode 8: How Suppressing Your Emotions Silently Destroys YouYou tell yourself it’s not a big deal. You hold back tears, hide anger, smile when you're hurting. You call it “being strong”—but inside, you feel like you're fading.Suppressing your emotions may protect you in the short term. But over time, it disconnects you from your body, your relationships, and your tru..

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..