The Anxious-Avoidant Trap: Why Love Isn’t Enough

The Anxious-Avoidant Trap: Why Love Isn’t Enough

One of the most common and painful patterns in relationships is what’s known as the “anxious-avoidant trap.” If you’ve ever found yourself desperately wanting connection while your partner pulls away—or vice versa—you’re not alone. This dynamic can...

How to Talk So Your Partner Listens: Breaking the Cycle of Miscommunication

By Dr. John Schinnerer & Joree Rose | LoveIsntEnough.net When it comes to relationships, one of the most common complaints couples share is: “My partner doesn’t really hear me.” In this article, we’re pulling back the curtain on our own...

The People Pleasing Trap: Reclaiming Your Needs (Part 3 of 3)

By Dr. John Schinnerer and Joree Rose, LMFT  |  LoveIsntEnough.net | TheEvolvedCaveman.com | GuideToSelf.com | JoreeRose.com | MindfulnessAndTherapyCenter.com  In Part 1, we explored how guilt and boundaries fuel people pleasing. In Part 2, we unpacked the deeper...

The People Pleasing Trap: Facing Conflict, Resentment, and the Path to Your True Self (Part 2 of 3)

By Dr. John Schinnerer and Joree Rose, LMFT. | LoveIsntEnough.net. | GuideToSelf.com  | JoreeRose.com  In Part 1, we unpacked how people pleasing shows up through poor boundaries and excessive guilt. These patterns are often so deeply rooted that we don’t even...

The People Pleasing Trap: Understanding and Breaking Free (Part 1 of 3)

By Dr. John Schinnerer and Joree Rose, LMFT People pleasing often shows up as a deeply ingrained pattern of putting other people’s needs, wants, and emotions above our own. While this may seem noble on the surface, chronic people pleasing can quietly erode your...

Anger Management for Men: Why You’re Mad as Hell—and It’s Destroying Your Relationships

By Dr. John Schinnerer | LoveIsntEnough.net |. GuideToSelf.com Let’s talk about something most men never get real guidance on—anger. Not the quick flash that passes in five seconds. I’m talking about the slow boil that simmers beneath the surface. The outbursts that...