Remember that time your friend was dating that person you hated so much? You could tell from a mile away that this partner was manipulative and conniving, but nothing was convincing your best friend. Instead of listening to your advice,…
The types of relationships we enter into have a huge impact on our health – emotionally, mentally, and sometimes even physically. A good, healthy relationship is one of intimacy. It helps you grow, enables you to learn more about yourself…
Nobody likes a manipulator, except maybe another manipulator. Manipulators use our vulnerabilities against us to get us to act in ways we wouldn’t otherwise. They often manipulate their romantic partners, getting them to stay when they want to leave or…
Have you ever met someone who never seems to do the right thing? You know, that friend who only cares about themselves or always does whatever it takes to get what they want? They may ignore their toxic behaviors or…
If you know what it means to be together but aren’t really together with someone, chances are you’ve been in a situational relationship. This is when you talk to someone (inconsistently), make plans (at the last minute), and the romantic…
I once lived with a friend who began to abuse me financially, psychologically, and emotionally. To save myself, I moved out. When I tried to tell those closest to me why it had to end, instead of asking about my…
“Why don’t you just leave?” is a question that protects those who were unaware of an abusive situation. It makes the abuser seem like a completely different species, and the “I would leave if I were you” mindset confuses abuse…
There are many reasons why practicing emotional detachment can be helpful. You may have broken up with someone you love and need to find a way to emotionally detach even though you still have feelings or still talk to them…
From your toxic boss to your emotionally unavailable ex, the term “narcissist” gets thrown around a lot. While we all have the potential to exhibit some narcissistic traits, true pathological narcissism goes beyond that and is identified as narcissistic personality…
In this day and age, narcissism has become a buzzword in the modern dating world. The term refers to a specific pattern of behavior characterized by grandiosity, extreme selfishness, and a lack of empathy, among other narcissistic traits. These traits…
