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The Thwarted Fury of a Smashed Entitlement: how righteous revenge is used as a source of strength
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The Thwarted Fury of a Smashed Entitlement: how righteous revenge is used as a source of strength

Anger Issues, Anxiety therapy, co-dependency, couples therapy, Inner Conflicts, Insecurity Counseling

The Thwarted Fury of a Smashed Entitlement: how righteous revenge is used as a source of strength

By dr_j_raymond|2026-09-28T18:26:10+00:00September 28th, 2026|Anger Issues, Anxiety therapy, co-dependency, couples therapy, Inner Conflicts, Insecurity Counseling|

Her head was spinning and she couldn’t breathe. Her chest felt heavy. What was wrong? These were the physical signs that at the age of 37 Natalia was experiencing the brutality of a smashed entitlement. She had the rug pulled from under her by her once adoring partner, 38-year-old Javier. Ever since they met [...]

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The Insistence in Believing in the Perfect Relationship, Despite The Let Downs
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The Insistence in Believing in the Perfect Relationship, Despite The Let Downs

Individual Counseling, Inner Conflicts, Intimacy

The Insistence in Believing in the Perfect Relationship, Despite The Let Downs

By dr_j_raymond|2026-05-31T17:45:35+00:00May 31st, 2026|Individual Counseling, Inner Conflicts, Intimacy|

“I’m really sad that it happened again,” Yasmin said in a low voice. “He accused me of looking at other guys in the café when I wasn’t. But when he ogles women and I get upset he flies off the handle and tells me I expect too much and should back off.”Dashed expectations were a [...]

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