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The Survival Instincts Making You Miserable in Modern Relationships
ArticleRelationshipsSurvival InstinctsCognitive DistortionsAnxietyMindfulness

The Survival Instincts Making You Miserable in Modern Relationships

Stop treating thoughts and feelings as facts.

By Michael Zick1/13/2026
The Nice Guy Trap Isn't "Being Nice." It's These 4 Patterns.
ArticleNice Guy SyndromeAttachmentAnxietyShameRelationships

The Nice Guy Trap Isn't "Being Nice." It's These 4 Patterns.

Most people miss the fourth one, it's why nothing changes.

By Michael Zick1/10/2026