Toxic individuals must have a source of energy. This energy is called narcissistic supply. If you are the victim of a narcissist, you feed them this energy. There is a lot of talk about toxic people and the narcissism spectrum,…
Unhealthy family expectations can be difficult to deal with, and you may not even realize they exist in your life. If you’ve experienced any of the following, your parents or loved one may have very high expectations for you. Signs…
“I’m sorry you feel that way” or “You’re wrong and I don’t care”? What could be hiding behind the apology we all know, all use, but all hate to hear? We all have that one friend. The person who makes…
Do you always seem to destroy your relationships before they have a chance to develop? Are you so jealous and controlling that you end up pushing your partner away? Have you ever wondered why you only have short-term relationships? If…
Empathy is something we really value when we are going through difficult times. It reminds us that we are not alone. But how do we know if this empathy is real? Have you been betrayed by a friend or relationship…
Accusations of dishonesty can destroy a relationship, whether personal or professional. You must have trust in any relationship, otherwise the bond between partners becomes fragile and weak. Anyone can suffer from the psychological effects of false accusations in a relationship.…
Projection is actually neither positive nor negative, but rather neutral. However, emotion projection usually refers to the process of attributing one’s feelings and characteristics to another person. This is bad. Projection occurs often, especially in close relationships. A person may…
What can you do if your elderly mother wants constant attention? Maybe you’re willing and able to provide the care you need, but your partner feels resentful? Maybe you didn’t have the best relationship with your mother growing up, and…
Have you ever felt like someone is pretending to care about you? Well, if you have, there’s a chance you’re right. Not all people have good intentions. I live in the southern United States, and I can tell you from…
Psychologists agree that most adult behaviors are linked to childhood experiences. While many of us have been fortunate enough to enjoy happy, nurturing parents, others have not. Being neglected or abused in childhood can lead to harmful effects on adults.…
