William Shakespeare described jealousy as a ‘green-eyed monster’, and for good reason. Jealousy ruins friendships and intimate relationships. It leaves the jealous unfulfilled with their life and resentful towards others. Jealousy is coveting things other people have; things you think you deserve. The fact others have these things makes your…
A friend of a friend once described me as ‘not unattractive’. I wondered, is that a compliment? What does it actually mean? If I’m not unattractive, then surely, I’m attractive. But why phrase it that way? Maybe he didn’t want to compliment me. Either way, it sounded like a backhanded…
We all know relationships are about compromise, compassion, and understanding. But what if you are the one constantly giving, changing your behavior, or saying anything to keep the peace? These are all signs you are begging for love. So, what are the signs? 12 Signs You Are Begging for Love…
Narcissists only think of one thing: themselves. But no relationship can survive such a one-sided and selfish partnership, so narcissists must resort to manipulation tactics such as gaslighting and pathological lying to maintain the facade. However, there comes a time when their partner realizes they’re in a toxic relationship and…
Tim and Julie Tennent could never have known they were putting their lives in danger when they agreed to adopt 19-month-old Beth Thomas and her younger brother Jonathan. But they soon found themselves in a terrifying situation. After adoption, Beth started displaying serious psychological traits. She began abusing her little…
Parents are not supposed to have a favorite child, but I’ll tell you something, my mother certainly had one, and it wasn’t me! Don’t worry, I’m not bitter and it certainly hasn’t affected me at all. It’s not like I need constant validation or anything... In our house, there was…
When we think of psychopaths, we imagine the most sadist, malevolent serial killers. But research states that one in 22 people is a psychopath. Think about it. That means you and I have come across one. So, if they exist in society, where can we find them? Are there different…
Have you ever wished you had a clever comeback when someone belittles you? I am useless at thinking quickly. It’s only afterwards I come up with a witty putdown, but the moment’s passed. Though, I do keep clever comebacks up my sleeve for rude people. I’ve also looked at social…