The fear of abandonment can make us feel scared of our own security and stability as well. This fear can further trigger a lot of behavioural patterns which are unhealthy for us. "Abandonment is not often recognized as trauma. The truth is, abandonment means different things to different people. It is an extremely personal & individual experience. Some have experienced physical abandonment by one or both parents leaving, through divorce, separation or loss of life. Some may have experienced emotional abandonment, when they were neglected, their needs not meet, & made to feel like they didn’t matter. Fear of abandonment doesn’t always come from leaving directly. It can come from the indirect things that could lead to them leaving. It comes from the loss of love. And sadly, the cycle of abandonment causes you to abandon yourself and leave good relationships in unconscious ways," wrote Therapist Emmylou Antonieth Seaman.(Unsplash)
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We sometimes fear getting hurt so much that we may start to distance ourselves from others or avoid people getting emotionally close to us. (Unsplash)
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We constantly need assurance of loyalty from others – hence we may create situations to test the loyalty or commitment of those close to us. (Unsplash)
To ensure that others do not abandon us, we may start to become very clingy or controlling in nature. We also may start to feel threatened by other people in the lives of the ones we consider close to us. (Unsplash)
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We may get into the hypervigilant mode to monitor the behaviours of others to understand how they feel about us. (Unsplash)
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Dimple Kapadia is celebrating her 68th birthday today. As the iconic actor turns a year older, let’s take a look at her glamorous, age-defying looks that prove she’s truly ageing in reverse.
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Miss World 2025: The 72nd edition of the global beauty pageant was a star-studded event and marked a proud moment for Thailand, as this was the country's first-ever Miss World crown. Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri celebrates with other contestants after being crowned Miss World at the 72nd Miss World finale in Hyderabad, India, May 31, 2025.
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The glamour, the grace, the global spotlight — Miss World 2025 is ready to dazzle audiences as the grand finale takes place at the HITEX Convention Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana. With 108 contestants from across the globe competing for the coveted title, India’s eyes are firmly set on one rising star: Nandini Gupta.
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrives for the screening of the film "La venue de l'avenir" (Colors of Time) at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.
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Director Scarlett Johansson poses during a photocall for the film "Eleanor the Great" in competition for the category Un Certain Regard at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
