Narcissists try to control you because they have to protect the false world they’ve created. Narcissists inhabit a kind of Truman Show of their own making, often resorting to extreme lengths to protect it. To control the narrative of their story, they have to control the people in it, and…
Narcissistic collapse happens when a narcissist’s fake persona is exposed and they experience a complete mental breakdown. Narcissists need admiration and attention from others to validate their false self. This is narcissistic supply. However, cut off this supply, and the narcissist loses their identity. For example; I’m a grandiose narcissist…
We all know what physical attraction is, but what about an emotional connection? I mean, how do you define feelings? Well, first of all, emotional bonds are much more profound than a physical or sexual attraction, and second, did you know that they can form in any kind of relationship,…
It's natural to argue with our partner sometimes, but what kind of relationship fights mean it's over? Disagreements are a normal part of a relationship, however, experts suggest it’s not the disagreements that matter, but what you argue about and how you argue that’s the crucial part of maintaining a…
If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “My mother-in-law hates me” or “My in-laws hate me”, I can empathize. I dated a guy years ago and his mother made it very clear to everyone (mostly me) she preferred his ex-wife. She wouldn’t even use my name. She referred to me as…
I don't know about you, but I need everyone to like me. Even if I don't like them! And if I think they don't like me, I'll analyze every interaction we've had to pinpoint where it (they) went wrong. But recognizing signs people don’t like you can be misleading. Some…
Some of us relish a good argument and others do whatever we can to avoid it. The problem is that many of today’s current events generate polarizing views, and we can often find ourselves whipped up into an argument with no end in sight. Ending an argument is challenging when…
Toxic people drag us down with constant criticisms, negative attitudes and bad behavior. Some are deliberate in their actions, taking enormous pleasure from wreaking havoc, whereas others seem blissfully unaware of their negative impact. It’s difficult to walk away or ignore toxic people if they’re family members or work colleagues.…