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The Truth Behind Break-Up Biases How to Process Breakups Without the Mental Tricks

Breakups are hard. But often, what makes them worse is the way we remember. This blog explores two psychological biases—rosy retrospection and hindsight bias—that keep us stuck in loops of regret, shame, or idealisation. If you’ve...

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The Uncomfortable Truth About Watching Your Parents Age

There’s a part of adulthood no one warns you about: watching your parents grow old while figuring out your own life. This blog explores...

Jul 16, 2025 ·5 min

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#Opinion: I Watched Kal Ho Na Ho As A Therapist And Had A Lot Of Thoughts

As a therapist, watching Kal Ho Naa Ho in 2023 felt less nostalgic and more like a case study in toxic relationships. This piece...

Nov 1, 2023 ·8 min

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The Truth Behind Break-Up Biases How to Process Breakups Without the Mental Tricks

The Uncomfortable Truth About Watching Your Parents Age

#Opinion: I Watched Kal Ho Na Ho As A Therapist And Had A Lot Of Thoughts

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