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Old Dec 16, 2013, 11:03 PM
Daeva Daeva is offline
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This is called Intellectualization, it's a defense mechanism.

Intellectiualization – Warding off unacceptable feelings and impulses by thinking about them rather than experiencing them.
Thanks for this!
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