Spiritual bypassing as a defense mechanism

Spiritual bypassing as a defense mechanism

What is spiritual bypassing? Many people use spirituality to avoid difficult feelings and problems. They meditate to push away anger, take refuge in yoga to avoid confrontations, or try to attract abundance with manifestation techniques instead of addressing their financial problems. This is called spiritual bypassing. Psychotherapist John Welwood noted in the 1980s that spirituality … Read more

Demisexualspike

Demisexualspike

Demisexualspike describes someone who is typically demisexual; only experiencing sexual attraction after forming a deep emotional bond; but who occasionally and rarely experiences sudden, unexpected spikes of sexual attraction without needing an emotional connection. These spikes are usually short-lived and do not align with their usual patterns of attraction. Despite these rare instances, a demisexualspike … Read more

Splitsen (splitting) als afweermechanisme

Splitting as a defense mechanism

Splitting is a defense mechanism in which you view something, someone, or yourself as “all good” or “all bad.” A person who splits sees the world in terms of black or white, all or nothing. It is an inability to integrate positives and negatives into one whole; often you alternately idealize and devalue something or … Read more

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Demisensual

Demisensual refers to individuals who only experience sensual attraction after forming a deep emotional bond. Sensual attraction includes the desire for physical closeness and touch, such as hugging, holding hands, or cuddling, without necessarily being romantic or sexual. For demisensual people, casual touch or physical affection might feel uncomfortable or unwelcome until they feel emotionally … Read more

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Demiromantic

Demiromantic describes an individual who only experiences romantic attraction after forming a deep emotional bond. Unlike those who may feel romantic attraction immediately or in passing, demiromantic individuals require significant time and connection before experiencing such feelings. This orientation exists within the demi- spectrum and highlights the importance of emotional intimacy as a precursor to … Read more

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Demiaesthetic

Demiaesthetic refers to an individual who only experiences aesthetic attraction after forming a deep emotional bond. Aesthetic attraction is about appreciating someone’s appearance or physical beauty without it necessarily being linked to romantic or sexual feelings. For demiaesthetic individuals, this type of attraction does not occur spontaneously or with casual acquaintances; it requires a foundation … Read more

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Demiqueerplatonic

Demiqueerplatonic describes individuals who only experience queerplatonic attraction after forming a deep emotional bond. Queerplatonic attraction is more profound than typical friendship but not inherently romantic; it occupies a unique space that blends elements of intense friendship and deep partnership. Demiqueerplatonic individuals may find that it takes significant time, trust, and shared experiences before this … Read more