Why is it that we often seem to have no control over what we think? Why do we start thinking more when we are plagued by restrictive thoughts? And why is it that in case of an unpleasant event in the future, we bother ourselves with anxious thoughts about it weeks in advance? In Addicted to Thinking, Jan Geurtz dissects the phenomenon of thinking and shows that it is our most fundamental addiction. Because of our thinking, and the belief in the authenticity of our thoughts, we are stuck in th...

In Addicted to Love, Jan Geurtz clearly demonstrates how our search for love and approval stems from a fundamental self-rejection. We try to compensate for this by seeking other people's appreciation. But this is counterproductive: it actually makes us more insecure and therefore increasingly dependent. This creates an addiction to love, approval and the security of a relationship. As a result, most romantic relationships eventually fail, or - perhaps even worse - are reduced to dreary co-exi...