We all like to think that we are individuals, capable of free will and independent thought. However, the fact is humans inhabit groups, and there’s an evolutionary reason for this. Our early ancestors formed groups as a matter of survival. In modern society the groups we join or naturally inhabit…
Can a sociopath fall in love? Sociopaths lack empathy, are manipulative and pathological liars. They inveigle their way into people’s lives using charm and deceit for personal gain. So, the obvious answer is no. But sociopaths are not born sociopathic. Psychopaths are. Psychopaths' brains work differently from the rest of us.…
Do you sometimes feel you are going crazy? Does your partner belittle you, then praise you immediately afterwards? Have you repeatedly caught someone out in a lie, but they continually deny it? These are all signs of gaslighting. But can you unintentionally gaslight someone? Is there such a thing as…
Do you always seem to wreck your relationships before they’ve had a chance to develop? Are you so jealous and controlling that you end up pushing your partner away? Have you ever wondered why you only have short-term relationships? If any of the above sound familiar, you could be self-sabotaging…
Disrespectful behavior takes many forms. It can be intentional or accidental, verbal or physical, overt or secret. But what causes rude behavior? Is there anything we can do to stop it? It is important to understand the root causes when a person behaves disrespectfully. Only then can we begin to tackle…
At times, we all worry that we’re annoying the people around us. Although it’s something we all struggle with, very few of us have any real idea of how to stop being annoying. Unfortunately, this often means we end up spiralling and digging a deeper and deeper hole, inevitably becoming…
Has anyone ever said to you, "Oh, don't be so sensitive" or "You're over-reacting"? These are all examples of emotional invalidation, and while they may appear harmless enough, they can have long-lasting consequences. What Is Emotional Invalidation? Emotional invalidation is the dismissal of a person's feelings. It is saying whatever…
Experts in relationships say that if you want to see how a girl will grow up, you only have to look at her mother. But what if her mother is a narcissist and you have children together? What are the signs of a narcissistic grandmother and how do her actions…
