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Sep 2025
1h 11m

Anxious-Avoidant Relationships, Narcissi...

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
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Dr. Rick and Forrest open up the mailbag to answer questions about complex situations where good process really matters. They discuss whether to get back with an ex who has seemingly changed, relationships with someone with addictive tendencies, the difference between Narcissistic Personality Disorder and narcissistic tendencies, and why genuine change requi ... Show More
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