A relationship between an empath and a narcissist can be particularly toxic due to the fundamental differences in their personality traits and needs. Understanding how these dynamics play out can help in identifying the patterns and addressing the issues. Here’s…
Getting over a past relationship feels impossible because you’re mourning the death of your hopes and dreams, the person you knew, and everything your ex and the relationship represented, and you’re mourning these deaths while your ex lives and breathes—in…
“I can’t stop thinking about my ex!” You are not crazy. I repeat, you are not crazy. “A heartbroken person is like no other person. Their time passes at a completely different pace than ours. It’s this mental, physical, and…
Navigating the intricate maze of human emotions and relationships is a task akin to steering a ship through a stormy storm-unpredictable, difficult, and fraught with challenges. The emotional landscapes that we experience with loved ones are complex networks of joy,…
We have all experienced less-than-excellent behavior from others at some point. I know that I have been in both receiving and giving for unacceptable behavior. And this is normal; we all have bad days, and while we know that we…
There is a fine line between being passive-aggressive and completely toxic. The line blurs when you start to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and confused by your partner’s actions. Being with a passive-aggressive partner can be like navigating a maze. Guesses about…
Navigating your way around toxic people can be a real challenge. The key is to keep calm, even when they are testing every ounce of your patience. You’re finding clever tactics to keep your peace and mind intact. It will…
We all have emotional triggers. As my friend, David Kessler once told me, when it comes to emotional triggers… “It’s not what pushes your buttons , it’s what programmed you.”What is an emotional trigger? When we feel that someone has…
Ever get the feeling that your partner is messing with your head? As if they are always ready for something it always seems that you are the one who loses in whatever game they play. Relationships are not a game,…
Even if you don’t know exactly where to start, you will always know when you need to raise your standards. Norms, boundaries, and mental health go hand in hand. You can’t have one without the others. Your life is a…
