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Let’s face it — this is the decade of bingeing. We binge drink, binge-watch T.V. shows, and binge eat. The worst part is that we justify our bingeing activities with meme humor. Someone else has made a joke about it, so now it’s relate-able. It shows us that we’re not the only ones engaging in this behavior, and this makes us feel like it’s much more acceptable.
What exactly does it mean, though? ‘To binge’ means indulging in something excessively. A little indulgence never hurt anyone, right?
That’s true, but ‘bingeing’ isn’t just a little indulging. It’s excessive indulging, and too much of anything is not good.
Moderation is key, as you’ve probably heard many people say. It’s true — with relationships, with dieting, with socializing, and with work. In love, extreme feelings bordering obsession and high levels of infatuation often stem from ‘unrequited love’ scenarios. Have you ever noticed how the happiest couples seem to mirror a mutual level of affection for one another? Often times, people feeling the extremes of love are either too fixated on their beloved, or they’re completely uninterested.
Socializing requires a kind of balance, too. Talking about yourself too much can leave the other person feeling undervalued and uninterested. They’ll feel more like your therapist than a friend. On the…
