Qualities others see as flaws or red flags you find unique or quirky. The phenomenon of idealization facilitates this process. While our hearts are submerged in the glory of attraction ...

This is a Freudian defense mechanism known as “idealization,” the process in which we elevate someone to near perfection in our minds, often setting ourselves up for disappointment.

And what's more, they feel the same way about us. The early phase of romantic love is possible because of "idealization," an act of imaginative exaggeration that always includes some sort of yearning.

The images are never-ending: Celebrities like Kim Kardashian posting one sultry shot after another on social media. But new research warns this constant barrage of "perfect" bodies can undermine ...

deals with the many layers of love and false idealization. As a first generation Colombian student, Gonzalez decided to become the voice of her family by telling stories through creative means.