‘Relationships’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life, Page 8

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Romance: On Value, Need, Seduction and Violence

By Evan Hadkins | 31 August 2009
Romance: On Value, Need, Seduction and Violence
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Why is romance such a strong value? I think part of the reason is that our emotions are so excluded for much of our lives. Romance is one area where we are allowed to make a decision based on our emotions.

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Regret, Sorrow and True Contrition

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 10 August 2009

There is no automatic connection between regret and having the motivation to change oneself for the better. Regret alone is not enough to prompt a person to change their ways.

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Empathy and Communication: Do We Have to Have ‘Been There’?

By Evan Hadkins | 27 July 2009

It seems that our experience is common or shared. Our understanding is based on our experience; but our experience is shared, and so our understanding can be too.

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Why Intimacy is Important, Practically and Theoretically

By Evan Hadkins | 15 July 2009

How is it possible that we get closer through difference? Dealing with our deepest differences can lead to greater intimacy. How can it be that I am closer to you because we are so different?

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The Root of All Evil?

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 6 July 2009

Sometimes, people truly don’t know what they’re doing when they engage in behaviors that are harmful to themselves or others. But other times, they know full well what they are doing and simply lie about it.

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