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I applaud you for making the effort in searching for the truth. It takes a great amount of courage and energy to say 'enough is enough' and go against your usual behaviour. Therefore I won't keep you any longer! My articles are 100% ad free and are a collection of my inner most realisations about love, relationships, life and happiness, put together for you to make sense of your own journey.
IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOU FOR NOT WANTING TO BE INTIMATE?
Learn how traumatic relating suppresses your needs and desire for intimacy.
Michaela Patel
Jan 15 min read
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THE DYNAMICS OF WOMEN DATING IMMATURE MEN AND THE IMPACT ON INTIMACY
Uncover the complexities of women dating immature men, and why patriarchy is to blame for the lack of intimacy in relationships.
Michaela Patel
Sep 8, 20246 min read
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TRANSACTIONAL LOVE: HOW IS CONDITIONAL RELATING AFFECTING OUR ABILITY TO LOVE OURSELVES
What is transactional love? Discern true love and its clear advantages!
Michaela Patel
May 24, 20235 min read
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HOW DOES EMOTIONAL NEGLECT SHOW UP IN RELATIONSHIPS?
What is childhood emotional neglect and how does it affect your ability to find a compatible partner?
Michaela Patel
May 3, 20235 min read
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POWER STRUGGLE - THE ENEMY OF LOVE
What are our personal rights and why do we struggle to find true love in relationships? How does empowered relating look like?
Michaela Patel
Apr 20, 20227 min read
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SELF-LOVE COVER UP: WHAT SELF-LOVE ISN'T
Recently, I have noticed a number of bitter comments popping up on various self-help sites. Usually posted by people who have experienced...
Michaela Patel
Sep 26, 20215 min read
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OUR TRAUMAS AND HOW THEY AFFECT OUR SELF-ESTEEM
What is trauma, how can it change someone’s life, and what needs to happen for it to heal? Trauma is any experience which has altered the...
Michaela Patel
Sep 17, 20217 min read
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ADMIRE THYSELF: WHY IS SELF-VALIDATION VITAL TO OUR HAPPINESS
Why is self-validation important to our happiness?
Michaela Patel
Jul 30, 20215 min read
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MIND-THE-GAP: THE WAY OUT OF THE MIND'S MANY RABBIT HOLES
Are you stuck in a self-defeating cycle of thinking? The truth is, most of us are... 'Paranoia and self-loathing is like an imaginary dog...
Michaela Patel
Sep 30, 20205 min read
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WOBBLY PARENTING: COMMON MISTAKES OF PARENTING AND HOW THEY SHAPE OUR CHILDREN
I am a loving, deeply caring, for most parts aware parent who every so often feels like total failure... Any truly responsible parent...
Michaela Patel
Apr 10, 20204 min read
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YOUR INNER COMPASS: REALISE YOUR TRUE VALUE
What is validation and how much of it is needed for us to feel OK? Why do we seek acceptance from those we care about? And why do we...
Michaela Patel
Jan 13, 20204 min read
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THE GENDER TRAP: MASCULINE AND FEMININE ENERGIES RE-EXAMINED
A gender is based on physical attributes of a human at birth. Nothing more. Our physical body is only a vehicle for the amazing plethora...
Michaela Patel
Dec 8, 20194 min read
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UNHAPPY RELATIONSHIPS AND SELF-SABOTAGE - HOW DO WE UNKNOWINGLY SABOTAGE OUR HAPPINESS?
The topic of a relationship self-sabotage typically describes a conscious efforts of an individual to end a relationship. However, a...
Michaela Patel
Jul 1, 20195 min read
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FEELING NOT GOOD ENOUGH - HOW DO YOU GET IN YOUR WAY?
We so rely on them! The thoughts that make us feel good. All the motivational and positive messages fuel our joy and give us hope. But...
Michaela Patel
Feb 1, 20196 min read
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WHAT YOU REALLY WANT - HOW IS COPYING OTHERS MAKING US SUFFER
Why is it important to stop and re-evaluate our priorities? Why do we end up juggling so much? Can we ever achieve an inner freedom?
Michaela Patel
Nov 30, 20183 min read
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ARE YOU INSECURE?
How and why do we distort the perception of ourselves for the worse?
Michaela Patel
Aug 22, 20183 min read
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LOVE ON TAP
What happens when we enter a relationship with a hurting heart? Do you want to hear the truth? Because I am here to tell you it. I will...
Michaela Patel
Jul 28, 20183 min read
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THE JAR OF HEARTS 2 - HOW TO FILL UP YOURS?
First, you must re-define selfishness. So far you’ve been told (and believed!) that selfishness is putting you first. Yet, putting you...
Michaela Patel
May 23, 20183 min read
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UNDERSTANDING LOVE
LOVE. The four letter word everyone likes to understand and possess. ‘What is love and how can I find it?’ I get asked daily. Like a...
Michaela Patel
Apr 28, 20184 min read
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THE JAR OF HEARTS 1 - WHY DO WE FEEL EMPTY?
Imagine your heart as a glass jar. It is filled with sweets. Love hearts if you like. Your jar is full to the brim and it is hard to keep...
Michaela Patel
Apr 23, 20183 min read
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