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Mark Manson

Relationships

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  • Lliahas quoted8 years ago
    Why does it hurt so much? Why am I so upset?”
    “Because I want to feel loved and appreciated and I’m afraid of being abandoned and alone.”
  • Lliahas quoted8 years ago
    We’re all insecure and ignorant at times and we all act out on our insecurities and ignorance in ways that hurt other people. This is called “being an asshole.”
  • Sarah Josephhas quoted2 years ago
    But the best part is that the process itself validates the important feelings underlying the problems — your boyfriend is critical of you because he cares, your girlfriend is arrogant only because she feels insecure around you, and you get angry because you’re afraid she won’t like you anymore.
  • Sarah Josephhas quoted2 years ago
    Tell him that it’s important for you to feel that he supports you and approves of you and when he criticizes you, especially in front of other people, you don’t feel that way. From there, he’s likely to tell you that, in his mind, his criticisms are his way of supporting you.
  • Sarah Josephhas quoted2 years ago
    The normal and healthy need for security and commitment can become an unhealthy form of possessiveness, obsession and jealousy.
  • Sarah Josephhas quoted2 years ago
    Fundamental Emotional Needs in Dating:

    1.Status. Feeling important or superior; feeling challenged.

    2.Connection. Feeling understood and appreciated; shared values and experiences.

    3.Security. Feeling safe and reliable; feeling trust.
  • Sarah Josephhas quoted2 years ago
    Fundamental Emotional Needs in Dating:

    1.Status. Feeling important or superior; feeling challenged.

    2.Connection. Feeling understood and appreciated; shared values and experiences.

    3.Security. Feeling safe and reliable; feeling trust.
  • Sarah Josephhas quoted4 years ago
    they may have a strong desire for commitment and security.
  • Sarah Josephhas quoted4 years ago
    Many in their early 20’s seek status and fun and partying. In their 30’s, they might prioritize connection and acceptance, and by the time they’re 40, t
  • b8512962189has quoted4 years ago
    Emotions are what happen while you’re making other plans.
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