As we saw in the last article, one of the ways we begin to betray ourselves is by not being in touch with ourselves. From this point of separation from myself, it is a small step and a matter of time to betray the other.
We also betray ourselves out of the illusion and pursuit that security can be achieved in the relationship.
One of the ways to be definitely not secure is to make my life dependent on a certain emotional reaction of my partner. I then fall into the trap of feeling helpless.
In a sense, the only thing that can make you feel unsafe in a relationship is the demand that you will never be rejected...
We also betray ourselves out of the illusion and pursuit that security can be achieved in the relationship.
One of the ways to be definitely not secure is to make my life dependent on a certain emotional reaction of my partner. I then fall into the trap of feeling helpless.
In a sense, the only thing that can make you feel unsafe in a relationship is the demand that you will never be rejected...