It’s easy to spot the obvious signs a relationship is over, but what about subtle signs? Unless something drastic happens like an affair or abuse, people don’t just walk away suddenly, there’s usually a gradual decline in both physical and emotional intimacy. In this article, I want to examine the…
With hindsight, a narcissist’s mind games are plain to see. However, it’s much harder to spot them at the beginning of a relationship. Narcissists use a variety of manipulation techniques. For instance, love bombing hooks you in initially. Then they keep you dangling with hot and cold behaviors designed to…
I’ve had the misfortune of meeting a few manipulative types in my life. One was my controlling-coercive ex-partner, and the other was a ‘friend’ that lied about practically everything. Each had their own techniques and tricks. My ex would undermine my confidence and isolate me. My friend was a pathological…
Have you ever met an arrogant person and thought they didn’t live up to their own hype? We typically associate arrogance with an inflated ego and a sense of superiority, but arrogance can also be a shield for insecurity. We know there’s a fine line between confidence and arrogance, but…
Has anyone ever described you as a polarizing person? What did they mean by that? Is it a good or bad thing? Polarizing person definition Polarizing people have robust opinions they are not afraid of sharing. They can appear passionate and heartfelt, but also abrasive and arrogant. It all depends…
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…