This is a delicate subject, for both the parent and the adult child. It’s difficult to talk about and just as difficult to accept when you notice you could possibly be a toxic parent. When you’ve grown up understanding things in a completely different way than today’s generation, you may…
Adult men struggle in many ways due to being unloved as a child. These issues can range from minor to completely unbearable, adding anxiety and toxic behavior to the ordinary stressors of life. There are many forms of childhood mistreatment, including physical and mental abuse. However, it doesn’t seem like…
Maybe not everything needs to be confronted, but some things do. Having a fear of confrontation can keep you stuck in unhealthy situations and stunt your emotional and mental growth. We all, from time to time, feel reluctant to approach others about things that either make us feel uncomfortable or…
Everyone knows about Vampires from books, movies, and television shows, and the dangers they pose. But there’s a different sort of vampire that can be even more dangerous, the energy vampire. And we are going to talk about how to deal with energy vampires in your life. Energy vampire definition…
Infidelity is a huge problem. There are mixed opinions on the dynamics of relationships, but in my opinion, cheating is not a healthy one. So, who is more prone to infidelity? There are various forms of romantic relationships, and that’s perfectly fine. Consensual intimate unions come in all different ‘shapes…
I’ve talked quite a bit about having a support system and its benefits. But what if your support system is actually the most toxic part of your life? Having a toxic support system is like asking the guy, who’s kicking you in the leg, what he thinks you should do…
At this point, I’ve learned so many powerful life lessons from depression. Even though it may seem like a warm fuzzy dark blanket, it’s not something you should take lightly. I’ve suffered from depression for so long that I often let my guard down. I talk to my depression and…
We may have read many articles about why people are attracted to those with low self-esteem. But what about the reasons why people with low self-esteem are attracted to us? It’s a question we may not think about quite as much: “Why do I attract people with low self-esteem?” But…
You may be able to brush off the frustration caused by others at first. But eventually, you must learn what to do when people get on your nerves. As a human being, you can only take so much pressure. This includes the little things, like when someone gets on your…
As we’ve covered many times before, being alone and being lonely are two different things. If you’re tired of being alone, you may be feeling lonely. But beware of temptations to fill that void. Loneliness means getting tired of being alone. Maybe you’ve left an unhealthy relationship a year or…
