Red flags are that nagging feeling we have in our gut that tells us that something isn’t quite right. Some are subtle, others are more obvious. Either way, we must ignore them at our peril. But what kind of behaviors…
When you’re in love, it’s easy to lose sight of the boundaries that define a healthy relationship—one built on love, trust, open communication, mutual respect, and support. Turns out a lot of people get emotionally manipulated in their relationships without…
So, you got into a relationship. Yay! There is only one thing you can’t get out of your head. Something… Off. The relationship doesn’t turn out as it should, and the dynamic between you and your partner leaves a bitter…
Do you feel that your family treats you differently from others? Perhaps you noticed a lack of respect in their interactions with you? If this is the case, you will likely feel hurt by their behaviour. You may also feel…
Sometimes the greatest trust we have is with animals. Unfortunately, trust can be hard to come by in humans. Trust and toxic relationships Trust is the foundation of any effective and life-affirming relationship. So how does trust happen and why…
You know the course: things suck and they never seem to get better. The fights get worse, the insults get deeper and more personal, and the manipulation more obvious. You feel helpless and powerless, but you can’t leave. Why is…
The term “toxic parent” was invented to describe parents whose negative behaviors cause devastating emotional damage that destroys their children’s sense of self. Abusive parents are those who verbally, psychologically, physically, or sexually abuse their children, as well as parents…
When people think of unconditional love, they tend to imagine positive images of caring mothers or lifelong friends. In these situations, relationships have a healthy bond based on qualities like trust, loyalty, and most of all: empathy for each other.…
Home should be a place of comfort, security, and unconditional love. Home is where children learn, grow and develop their identities. Ideally, it is a place where they should feel supported and cared for by their family. Unfortunately, for many…
The question of how long the narcissist’s rebound relationship will last depends largely on what the next person can offer the narcissist to take advantage of. In the narcissist’s world it always boils down to one thing – narcissistic supply.…
