A lot of people do have tragic childhoods. But you know what? Get over it.
Are you doing what you're doing today because you want to do it, or because it's what you were doing yesterday?
Some people prefer the passenger role, because it imposes no real pressure to decide or stand accountable for their life results.
Well, I'm not sure what pop psychology is, but I don't like it.
Take the high road, there's a lot less traffic up there.
I think you're running into a lot of trouble if your idea of foreplay is, 'Brace yourself honey, here I come!'