Everything you need to know about dark personalities, manipulators, and abusers. Learn to recognize them and understand their game before it even starts.
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.…
There are many things a narcissist does when you pull away. This is when their negative actions amplify. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe. The things a narcissist does can drain you and damage your self-esteem. However, when they figure out you’re finally trying to end things…
Emotional abusers are tricky, and they use certain phrases to manipulate you. Many of these statements may seem ordinary at first, so beware. Emotional abusers are everywhere. They may be a member of your family, one of your friends, or even your partner. But the problem is they’re good at…
Do you want to know how to outsmart a narcissist? Is it possible to beat them at their own game? Should you even try? Narcissists are master manipulators and have been playing mind games since they were children. They know all the tricks, and they cheat. Outsmarting a narcissist is…
An inflated sense of self-importance may lead to decreased empathy and many other negative traits. A balance of self-worth is much healthier and more fulfilling. A balance of self-importance is healthy and ultimately leads to better relations. Understanding your worth and striving to improve yourself daily through introspection is crucial.…
Do you know how to deal with toxic family members? Is there someone in your family that makes your life miserable? Regular readers of my articles on Learning Mind may know I grew up in a toxic family environment. My mother was cold and abusive, scapegoating my sisters, ignoring me,…
If you’re reading this article, I suspect you’re having doubts about a friend of yours and you want answers. Whilst it's foolish to think our friends are perfect, we don’t expect to feel used, deflated or drained when we spend time with them. Friendships should be balanced relationships. Good friends…
Jealousy is a destructive, all-consuming, toxic emotion. It feeds paranoia, ruins relationships and has a detrimental impact on those it touches. Jealousy stems from insecurity, resentment, or covetousness. But how do you deal with a jealous person? Perhaps they’re passive-aggressive or always nitpicking what you do. Maybe they lash out…