Journeys Into the Unconscious Mind

Journeys Into the Unconscious Mind

Why Must Romantic Relationships Fail?

Why Dissolutions are Inevitable and How to Repair Them (Vol. 3; Issue 38)

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Alan Michael Karbelnig, PhD
Sep 26, 2023
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The first psychologist to supervise my work with couples once quipped:

All marriages fail, and the only question is where to go from there.

The wisdom, imparted to me more than four decades ago, has immensely impacted my personal and professional life. A few caveats before diving in:

First, I explore these emotionally wrought break-ups from a cis-gender pe…

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