I Was in so Much Emotional Pain and Didn't Understand Why
Toxic relationships can have a severe impact on us. Entering into a relationship SHOULD be an exciting experience. But in my case, the...
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Men Can Be in Abusive Relationships Too
Abusive relationships are a serious issue that affect people of all genders, but men often face additional barriers. “That’s abuse....
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Are You Experiencing Narcissistic Abuse? How to Recognize the Signs
There’s up to a 50% chance you have. Love with him was intoxicating, a 24/7 buzz without the come-down of a hangover or the slow bore of...
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Why Men May End up - and Stay - in Unhealthy or Toxic Relationships
Tips on how to recognize and address issues to improve your relationships “She hit me in front of our kids,” my client whispered as soon...
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The One Impactful Step I Did That Helped Me Recover from Toxic Relationships
Understanding your part in your toxic relationship allows you to change how you act and show up in future relationships. I woke up in my...
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5 Signs Your Relationship Has Become One-Sided, and How to Fix It
This can happen gradually, but it doesn’t necessarily spell doom. “That sounds pretty one-sided,” my friend said after I’d described an...
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I Overexplain Today Because I Was Gaslighted as a Child
I’m working at stopping this behavior. Here’s how you can too. Do you overexplain? Talk elaborately and much too long as if you think you...
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The Consequences of Being a People-Pleaser
When we start addictively putting the needs of others before ourselves, there are going to be repercussions. We all desire others to be...
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How To Handle Verbal Abuse
Verbal abuse is subtle, insidious, and extremely painful, but there are easy ways to respond if you can properly identify when it is...
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10 Questions You Should Ask Yourself If You Think Your Relationship is Dysfunctional
These questions can give you an idea of whether your relationship could be in harm’s way. The people who are in dysfunctional...
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5 Signs of a Toxic Marriage That Seem Normal At First
I woke up most days unhappy, but I assumed my marriage was like everyone else’s. I had just returned from the salad bar at a Ruby...
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Why Do Some Couples Become Codependent?
It says a lot about both people in the relationship, you'll find. My ex-husband and I didn’t start out as codependent. We were both...
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5 Toxic Relationship Habits People Think Are Healthy
Society isn’t always the best measure of what’s “healthy” in a relationship. I started most relationships in my early 20s with a dizzying...
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6 Types of Toxic People and How to Spot Them
“People inspire you, or they drain you — pick them wisely.” — Hans F. Hansen “You’re okay that she talks to you that way?” my friend...
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What Happens When Someone Gaslights You
Disbelieving your reality actually affects your brain. While I was married to my ex-husband, I couldn’t do basic math. When a server...
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