Everything you need to know about dark personalities, manipulators, and abusers. Learn to recognize them and understand their game before it even starts.
There are certain words you should never say to a narcissist. Don’t you want to avoid triggering a temper tantrum, or something worse? I thought so. If you are searching for peace, there are things you should never say to a narcissist. Because if you do say these words, peace…
How to teach a toxic person a lesson in your life? Well, honestly, a few things. If you want to protect your sanity, there are a few practical ways to stand your ground. Teaching a toxic person a lesson may not be like beating up the bully or proving narcissistic…
Do you know the story of a respected neuroscientist who discovered he was a psychopath? James Fallon was studying brain scans, looking for the markers of psychopathy and other brain dysfunctions. As he went through the pile on his desk, one particular scan struck him as pathological. Unfortunately, the scan…
Do you have a friend who complains all the time, or a co-worker who loses temper over the most trivial things? Maybe there is someone in your life whose presence is so daunting that you feel dull and exhausted after talking to them. All these are examples of negative energy.…
There are many annoying and frustrating behaviors of a snob. They are pretty easy to spot if you know the signs. So, do you have snobs in your friend group? The behaviors of a snob are so annoying. They seem to think the world revolves around them. But we know…
Did you know that manipulative phrases may seem normal to most people? It’s true. Many of the statements we make are used for control, gaslighting, and distortion, and sometimes we're the unknowing victims. Here’s a bit of truth to get started. Everyone uses manipulative phrases from time to time. However,…
Relationships with narcissists are fraught at the best of times. Narcissistic people are selfish pathological liars, who will gaslight and exploit until you are no longer useful. Narcissists groom partners with a charm offensive that would put Disney to shame. Narcissists entice and beguile you, and so starts the manipulation…
If I asked you what attracts you to a person, you might say kindness, trust or a good sense of humour. But do you know what attracts people to you? Are you attracting people that will allow you to develop healthy relationships? Do you always end up dating a narcissist?…
An emotionally manipulative mother-in-law can cause substantial damage to an otherwise healthy relationship. The good news is, there are signs you can look for and ways you can deal with this problem. When it comes to relationships, there are many issues that arise. At one point or the other, there…
Mothers are typically our primary caregivers. They are our first contact with the outside world. They provide the security and warmth that gives us confidence growing up. Interactions with our mother, a tender touch, a reassuring smile, and some encouraging words validate our emotions and increase our self-worth. But not…