Many behaviors that feel irrational in adulthood actually make perfect sense in context. What looks “too much,” avoidant, anxious, or self-defeating is often rooted in old survival logic. Healing begins when we stop asking, “What is wrong with me?” and start asking, “When did this start making sense?”

How we respond to conflict says a lot about the health of our ego. Learn the key differences between a flexible, healthy ego and a rigid, defensive one, and how to cultivate emotional maturity in your relationships.