Why Do You Feel Like Every Woman Cheats? Understanding Overgeneralisation
Have you ever thought, “Every woman cheats,” “I cannot trust women,” or “If I get into another relationship, I will definitely be betrayed again”? If these thoughts repeatedly appear after a painful relationship experience, they may be connected to a cognitive distortion called overgeneralisation. One or two people may have betrayed you, but that does […]
Why Do I Think Everyone Is Dangerous? Understanding Overgeneralisation
Have you ever thought, “Everyone will hurt me,” “Nobody needs me,” “All men are dangerous,” “Women will cheat,” or “Wherever I go, I will fail”? These thoughts may feel completely true when you experience them. However, sometimes the mind creates a general rule from one or two painful experiences. In psychology, this thinking pattern is […]
Retroactive Jealousy vs Relationship OCD: What Is the Difference?
In the previous article, we discussed Retroactive jealousy, where a person experiences jealousy when thinking about their current partner’s past romantic, sexual, or emotional relationships. Several people who recognised these symptoms may wonder whether they have the same problem or Relationship OCD (ROCD). Although Retroactive jealousy vs Relationship OCD can look very similar, they are […]
Retroactive Jealousy: When Your Partner’s Past Affects Your Present
Retroactive jealousy refers to intense jealousy or emotional distress about a current partner’s past romantic, sexual, or emotional experiences. The previous partner may no longer be part of the relationship, yet thoughts about that person can continue to create jealousy in the present relationship. A person may repeatedly wonder, “What might they have done together?”, […]