How to Spot a Narcissist
Portrait of a Narcissist in His Youth As he tells it, the man was 21, on leave from college, and eager to try a new sexual act with his girlfriend. Well, technically she wasn’t his girlfriend because “she thought we…
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Disentangling Racing Thoughts From Mind Wandering In Adult ADHD
Key Points The study aimed to distinguish between racing thoughts and mind wandering in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Factor analysis revealed two distinct factors: “racing/hyperactive thoughts” and “mind wandering.”Emotional instability was the primary predictor of racing thoughts in…
Why Ambivalent Relationships Drain You As Much As — If Not More Than — Toxic Ones
Everyone has a few “friends” in their life that they feel largely mixed feelings about. But when do these relationships become problematic, and how can you tell? We can describe all of our relationships on two dimensions negativity and positivity.…
Do You Have Toxic Family Members? 3 Ways To Deal With Them
When it comes to letting go of relationships with our toxic family members, we have a few options available to us. I know from experience and from treating others that it is imperative to try all of these options. When…
What Is A Karmic Relationship? 15 Common Signs & How To Handle It
Have you ever wondered if your relationship was meant to last? Maybe it was—but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re soulmates, or that your relationship was meant to last. Instead, it might be a karmic relationship. Here’s an overview of what…
If someone displays these 7 behaviors, they’re a draining person to be around
There’s a clear difference between someone who lifts your spirits and someone who drains your energy. The difference boils down to behavior. Someone who drains your energy tends to drain your energy, leaving you feeling tired and defeated, often without…
Narcissism: Where It Comes From and How to Deal With It
Ah, narcissists. They self-examine every reflective surface they come across. They gossip about the time they won a spelling bee in third grade. They think they’re God’s gift to the universe—after all, why would God put them in the middle…
When to Break Up With Someone and When to Stick It Out
It’s hard to know when to break up with someone. It’s hard to know if your relationship is going through a rough patch or just a hot bag of dog poop. It’s hard to know when to walk away and…
9 subtle habits that can sabotage a relationship, according to psychologists
When we talk about breakups and divorce, the most common reasons we think of are the big things, right? Cheating, lying, abuse… But did you know that certain hidden habits are just as destructive as infidelity and abuse? The truth…
Compatibility and Chemistry in Relationships
A lot of dating advice ignores the concepts of compatibility and chemistry, assuming that most people have an intuitive understanding of what these words mean and why they’re so important to a successful relationship. Everyone assumes we know what compatibility…
