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Alison Poulsen

The type of person to avoid falling with

“Alison, I met a spectacular woman a few months ago. But then began her impulsivity, changeable moods and rage outbursts against me. She…

3 min readMay 29, 2022

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The type of person to avoid falling with

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Alison Poulsen

Interrupted and Ignored by the Extroverts in your Life

“I am often the one who does most of the listening. I am introverted, and am attracted to extrovert energy. The beautiful, warm…

3 min readMay 28, 2022

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Interrupted and Ignored by the Extroverts in your Life

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Alison Poulsen

Not a priority in your partner’s life?

“I never expected to come first even on a weekly basis, but it was tiring to NEVER be a priority in my boyfriend’s life. I was very…

3 min readMay 27, 2022

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Not a priority in your partner’s life?

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Alison Poulsen

Overfunctioning and underfunctioning: “If I don’t take care of things, nothing will ever get done.”

Emotional system

3 min readMay 20, 2022

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Overfunctioning and underfunctioning: “If I don’t take care of things, nothing will ever get done.”

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Alison Poulsen

Feeling Shame: “I’m not worthy to be loved.”

Deeply-held feelings of inadequacy can cause a person to live with a feeling of shame. Ideally in childhood, we have a parent who expresses…

3 min readMay 12, 2022

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Feeling Shame: “I’m not worthy to be loved.”

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Alison Poulsen

“I dread facing this problem.”

“No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.”

2 min readMay 9, 2022

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“I dread facing this problem.”

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Alison Poulsen

Saying “Yes” instead of “No”

There’s nothing wrong with enjoying the comfort of your favorite routines. Yet when you get into the habit of always saying “no” when…

2 min readApr 23, 2022

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Saying “Yes” instead of “No”

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Alison Poulsen

Feeling overwhelmed

Being organized, dependable, and creative in planning for the future are wonderful qualities. They allow you to create beauty in the home…

2 min readApr 22, 2022

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Feeling overwhelmed

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Alison Poulsen

Overwhelmed by a Family Visit

When facing a family visit, people often have ambivalent feelings, wanting to make everyone happy, yet dreading the work and potential…

2 min readApr 21, 2022

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Overwhelmed by a Family Visit

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Alison Poulsen

A Better Way to Break-Up

20 Ways to Leave Your Lover by GUEST AUTHOR Dr. Jennifer Freed with Molly Green

6 min readApr 18, 2022

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A Better Way to Break-Up

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Alison Poulsen

Alison Poulsen

Alison Poulsen has a PhD in Psychology, writes a blog called “So what I REALLY meant… Better Communication Better Relationships” focusing on couples solutions.

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