Case 10: Downplay of Successes to Be Accepted

The client made friends again and again that at first felt interesting and emotionally accessible. She was honest, talked about her fears, and put a lot of effort into it. But with time, the situation changed, and there was subtle comparison, competitiveness, and...

Case 9: Connection needed to be earned

The client found herself in the same relationship pattern. Attracting people who were unable to commit long term. It started off well and excitement was present everywhere. After 3 months, the excitement changed, and the contact became less and less. She started to...

Case 8: The Illusion Of Vitality

The client texted for a long time to keep things fresh and exciting in a relationship.  Despite the seemingly contradictory nature of the client’s behaviour, it served a purpose. On one hand, wanting to be free and autonomous, still being involved had a specific...

Case 6: Being Available Meant Being Valuable

The client had mastered emotional awareness and self-reflection, but she kept getting caught up in situations where her presence affected others at the expense of her own progress. At first, withdrawal felt like failure or immaturity, but then it became clear that it...