After swearing that you would never fall in love with another narcissist, you have fallen in love with another narcissist…again. This pattern has repeated itself. Your new man is no different. Not real. He’s just a charming, charismatic, abusive, control-freak narcissist. Many…
Everyone seems to consider themselves therapists these days, handing out accusations of narcissism left and right. It also seems that anyone who is perceived as toxic, manipulative, or exhibits negative behaviors is thrown into the pool of undiagnosed malignant narcissism and written off…
Do you know why some marriages seem to be thriving while others seem to be collapsing? What creates this distance between spouses? While there can be various reasons behind marital distress, one often overlooked but important factor is emotional neglect in marriage. Emotional neglect can quietly…
Have you found yourself questioning your reality after interacting with someone you know? Unintentional manipulation can creep into conversations, leaving you feeling confused and invalidated, even when no harm is intended. Accidental, unintentional, or subconscious manipulation in relationships can make you doubt your…
Long-distance relationships with a stalker cause a lot of heartache, especially for the stalker. Get to know the mind of the distant person to understand your or your partner’s behavior so you don’t take it personally. As codependents, we often gravitate toward insecure relationships where we…
In real life, is there an unfollow button for people, especially parents? If you are not in touch with your parents, here are 8 tips that can help you make your decision. The hardest thing you will ever do is…
Have you ever found yourself feeling exhausted, emotionally drained, and constantly stressed after spending time with someone close to you? Maybe you’re stuck in a relationship that makes you feel drained, but you’re not sure why. If so, you may be stuck in an emotionally draining…
There’s no denying that relationships are complicated. Whether you’re talking about friendships, family relationships, or romantic encounters, the relationships in our lives can enrich our experience on Earth, or make it terrible. When you encounter a manipulative person, you may feel trapped. Manipulative people can…
There is no doubt that our childhood and the way we were raised play a major role in the way we develop as adults. We often don’t realize how much our upbringing has affected us until later in adulthood when…
Do you have friendships that bring you more stress than joy? you are not alone. The sad truth is that we are all surrounded, at least in part, by toxic friendships. According to a recent study published in PLOS One, only about…
