Emotional energy shapes our deepest relationships in ways we often fail to recognize. Sigmund Freud, one of the most influential figures in psychology, coined the term “cathexis” to describe the ...

You might suspect that “cathexis” derives from a word for “emotion,” but in actuality the key concept is “holding.” “Cathexis” comes to us by way of New Latin (Latin as used after the medieval period ...

We’ve all had moments where a song, a person, an idea, or even a routine seems to carry more emotional weight than it logically should. A coffee mug feels irreplaceable. A text message can change the ...