We are taught [...] to analyze our own fault for making him/her leave. [...] In fact, this is a dangerous slope of gnawing at our own self-worth, and a medicalization of the perfectly natural response to companionship (love), instrumented by psychology. #EvaIllouz

- February 06, 2026

We are taught [...] to analyze our own fault for making him/her leave. [...] In fact, this is a dangerous slope of gnawing at our own self-worth, and a medicalization of the perfectly natural response to companionship (love), instrumented by psychology. #EvaIllouz
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We are taught [...] to analyze our own fault for making him/her leave. [...] In fact, this is a dangerous slope of gnawing at our own self-worth, and a medicalization of the perfectly natural response to companionship (love), instrumented by psychology. #EvaIllouz

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