harnessing jealousy for growth in relationships
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A man who is mistrustful and self-centered finds it difficult to truly listen. His mind is filled with his own fears, judgments, and emotions. When someone—perhaps a woman close to him—tries to share her feelings, he does not really hear her. Instead, he listens through the filter
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We spend much of our lives running from loneliness, crafting elaborate strategies to outsmart its persistent presence. We chase romantic ideals, believing that somewhere exists a perfect partner who will dissolve our solitude completely. We imagine that the right relationship will fill every hollow space, that another person can become