The problem with emotions

Our emotions are like our internal compass; they are very useful and let us know when something isn’t right for us. At least that’s what they are meant for. It may be useful to think of emotions as an experience of feelings, like joy, sadness, guilt, anger or fear. However, all too often, the emotions […]

Why emotions make relationships so painful

What’s the point of emotional pain? Why do we feel anger, hurt, sadness? What’s the point? We feel physical pain to tell us that something needs attention. The burning tells us to move away from the fire. The ache of a joint tells us to stay still whilst it heals. Emotional pain has the same […]