The Fantasy Bond
The Fantasy Bond
Robert W. Firestone PhD
Marc Maron
LOVE [THIS] FUCKING BOOK! - Marc Maron
Whitney Cummings
Helps stop your childhood from getting in the way of your adulthood. - Whitney Cummings
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The Fantasy Bond

The Fantasy Bond : Structure of Psychological Defenses

Robert W. Firestone PhD
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Robert W. Firestone PhD
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In the groundbreaking work "The Fantasy Bond," Dr. Robert W. Firestone delves into the depths of human relationships, unraveling the complex fabric that binds us to one another. At the heart of this exploration lies the concept of the Fantasy Bond—an illusory connection that originates in our earliest relationship with our mother and subtly shapes our interactions with others throughout our lives. Firestone meticulously examines how this imagined bond, while initially a survival strategy during infancy, morphs into a pervasive force in our adult relationships, often stifling genuine emotional engagement and intimacy. With compelling insights and examples, Firestone not only exposes the veil of the Fantasy Bond but also offers a pathway toward more authentic connections. By challenging readers to confront and dismantle these imaginary bonds, "The Fantasy Bond" illuminates the possibility of achieving true relational fulfillment. This book is a beacon for anyone longing to understand the underpinnings of their relational patterns and yearning for deeper, more meaningful connections. Through Firestone's expert analysis, we are invited to embark on a transformative journey towards self-discovery and genuine human closeness.

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Released
1985
9 Jun
Length
408
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LOVE [THIS] FUCKING BOOK! - Marc Maron
Helps stop your childhood from getting in the way of your adulthood. - Whitney Cummings
people, both professionals in the field and lay people, are not fully aware of the extent to which human beings are directed and controlled by primal feelings. They underestimate the pain that is aroused by positive experiences in life. They cannot understand a person’s resistance to positive or corrective experiences and the negative reactions caused by genuine caring or concern. They do not recognize the fact that when people are responded to in a new, more positive way, it severs their bonds and cuts them off from their past. It makes them aware objectively that they were not loved or treated respectfully, that they were not listened to or responded to realistically or compassionately when they were young.
— Robert W. Firestone PhD, The Fantasy Bond

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