self-indulgence
nounEtymology From self- + indulgence.
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Excessive or immoderate indulgence of one's own personal desires and needs above all others.
- You might think it sounds like self-indulgence or an excuse to buy the doll you wanted when you were younger, but reparenting is a therapeutic technique that might help you save yourself and future generations from a lot of pain.2025 April 28, Madeline Holcombe, “It might be time to ‘reparent’ yourself. Here’s how to get started”, in CNN:
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