A complex is a group of ideas and images, emotionally charged, around an archetypal core. background Jung spent his early years in Basel, a city imbued with the spirit of humanism, and whose political background was influenced by its proximity to France and Germany. This contributed to his early admiration for Nietzsche, "Whose sensitivity towards the human condition in its tragic ambiguity and whose critique of morality and truth left an indelible mark on Jung." (Frey-Rohn, 1971) The...

Attachment theory, rooted in psychoanalytic thought, provides a powerful lens to understand why we relate to others the way we do—and why certain relationship patterns keep repeating in adulthood. At the heart of this theory are attachment styles , mental and emotional frameworks formed in early childhood through our interactions with caregivers. These styles influence our expectations, fears, and behaviors in adult relationships, often without our conscious awareness. Understanding how...

You’re on the sofa with your partner, half-watching a show, half-scrolling.They’re talking about their day.You nod, but your thumb keeps moving. New party pics.A friend’s engagement announcement.Someone on a beach. Without even noticing, your attention quietly walks out of the room. That, in a nutshell, is how FOMO slips into our relationships. What is FOMO, really? FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) isn’t just “I wish I were there.”Psychologically, it’s a blend of: Social comparison – “Everyone...