Bruce Dougherty explains why you can't fix present problems without addressing unresolved emotional experiences from your past. He argues that awareness of these patterns is necessary for proper healing.
You see, most people are actually trying to fix something in the present that was missing from their past. They may not realize it, but at a subconscious level, they're drawn towards someone who will help them recreate a familiar emotional experience from their past, one that they're still trying to resolve or heal. But without awareness and understanding, it's likely not going to work very well.
