Dealing With Ambivalence: Part I
Many people think that the word describes a situation in which a person really doesn’t care about something. However, this isn’t an accurate definition.
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Many people think that the word describes a situation in which a person really doesn’t care about something. However, this isn’t an accurate definition.
You love and trust your partner. You thought everything was fine and then you found out you had been betrayed. Perhaps your partner told you themselves.
Just in case you missed last month’s post; let me give you an idea of what ambivalence is. A lot of people think that being ambivalent means that a person doesn’t really care about something.
How do I feel? Are you kidding me? I’m a guy. Most of the time I couldn’t answer that question if you paid me, except when I’m angry or frustrated. No problems with those feelings.
You’re in the middle of enjoying something. A good movie, an out-of-this-world dessert. Suddenly, a switch flips in your brain and you feel horrible about your enjoyment. I don’t deserve this, you think. I’m bad and I don’t deserve these good things.
There are many tools that can help your healing journey. One of these is the ACEs Test, or Adverse Childhood Experiences Test.