When having a friendly conversation, the last thing we want to do is push people away. And sometimes it’s not intentional. However, it can have the same effect. Do you push people away during conversations? If so, it's important to understand exactly what you’re saying that causes others to stop…
Narcissistic mothers hate it when you call them out on their behavior. But what else do these toxic individuals despise? So, what are the things that narcissistic mothers hate? The truth is, my father was the narcissist in our family. It was bad enough dealing with his personality and characteristics.…
Learning how to confuse a narcissist can give you back your freedom. However, this must be done carefully to avoid negative consequences. If you want to know how to confuse a narcissist, then listen up. The narcissist is already great at gaslighting, manipulation, and many other strategies. Therefore, you must…
Did you know that certain behaviors make people lose respect for you? It’s true. And sometimes we assume these actions are just normal. People lose respect for you more easily than you realize. While living your life and doing what makes you happy, sometimes you do small things that can…
There are phrases narcissists use that can make you feel bad about yourself. These aren’t always obvious statements either. Narcissists have the amazing ability to make you feel completely worthless if you let them. And what I mean by this is they are willing to reach for lower than normal…
Have you noticed how gossipers tend to start conversations the same way? People who gossip use certain phrases to buffer their bad behavior. People who gossip start conversations in much the same manner. They initiate conversations with either kind words or a sense of urgency. Even though gossiping is not…
Have you ever wondered if someone was playing power games with you? If you’re trying to figure this out, you may already have your answer. Power games, otherwise known as mind games or control games, is simply the act of one-upmanship. There is usually a lower power and a higher…
People who are always late are a different breed of individual. Being late is completely normal and preferred for them. Dealing with people who are always late takes patience. I could never understand the concept of habitual lateness until I dealt with my middle son. He’s always late. Of course,…