The article explores the concept of destructive entitlement, a term coined by Ivan Boszormenyi-Nagy within Contextual Therapy. It highlights how individuals, having experienced past pain, may act harmfully in relationships while believing such behavior is justified. This pattern appears across various relationships, including romantic, familial, and professional, leading to emotional neglect, guilt-tripping, and even affairs. The article emphasizes that breaking this cycle of harm necessitates self-awareness, responsibility, and assertiveness for true healing and connection in relationships.
Destructive entitlement manifests as neglect or guilt-tripping in relationships and leads to trust breakdown and justified harm, perpetuating cycles of pain and disconnection.
Healing from destructive entitlement requires self-awareness, responsibility, and assertiveness to break the damaging cycle that affects relationships in multiple contexts.
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