Coffee With Rajendra - A Conversational Psychotherapy Experience

Above are two music videos from one of my adored artists - Miley Cyrus. One, Flowers, published on her youtube channel two years ago, and the second, recently published on her youtube channel, Jolene. Flowers has been an anthem of self-sufficiency, emotional independence and unapologetic acceptance of the self. It resonates with emotional dispositions of the ones who value a (romantic) partnership on the criteria of the extent of its meaningful contribution to their life, joy, and love. When partnerships show no hope of elevating our life experiences, when it seems that one would benefit more by channeling their energies towards self love than to expend energy towards a relationship which doesn't reciprocate benefits proportional to the efforts the participants put in, more often due to the participants' misattunements rather than due to any malevolent tendency on either side that they would be aware of, a pruning of the unhealthy attachments offers a way out of the frustration...

Introduction The Indian family, long celebrated as a source of emotional warmth and social security, is now increasingly marked by visible intergenerational conflict. As Indian society transitions from traditional collectivist structures rooted in village life to modern, urban, individualistic realities, families find themselves caught between old expectations and new aspirations. While parents, often raised in orthodox environments, value conformity, obedience, and security, children raised in cities grow up amidst values of autonomy, creativity, and personal fulfillment. These opposing worldviews create a chasm of misunderstanding, unmet expectations, and emotional alienation. The essay explores these intergenerational tensions by drawing on psychological theories, family typologies, cultural patterns, and imagined conversations. The focus is not merely on documenting the conflict, but also on understanding its psychological roots and suggesting emotional tools for repair and reconci...

  Introduction Cheating in marriage is one of the most universally condemned moral violations in intimate relationships. It is often seen as a betrayal of trust, a breach of consent, and a cause of deep emotional harm. Yet, real-life human experiences rarely fit into such rigid moral boxes. This essay explores the morality of cheating from multiple lenses: ethical theory, emotional realism, psychological well-being, cultural perspectives, and imagined interpersonal dialogue. The goal is not to justify infidelity, but to challenge absolutist thinking and explore its moral ambiguity within real-world emotional, psychological, and relational complexities. Defining Cheating: Beyond the Obvious Before evaluating the morality of cheating, we must understand what it entails. Cheating, in the context of marriage, is generally understood as engaging in emotional or sexual intimacy with someone outside the committed partnership without the explicit consent of one’s spouse. It can range from ...