Ugh! The narcissist discard— an emotionally abusive tactic, and something you’ll come to dread in your relationship with a narcissist. Not only is it painful, but you’re also usually put through multiple discards before the final and ultimate blow that can leave you utterly devastated for a long time. It’s an unfortunate experience I’ve lived through. However, this … Read more
Our society has watered down the true meaning of friendship. On social media, we connect with people as “friends” even when they are acquaintances that we know very little about. And even when we run into our acquaintances in public and introduce them to those closest to us, we call them our friends. Maybe I … Read more
I grew up in a dysfunctional family. To the outside world, we looked like the most normal, loving, and kind family on the block, but on the inside, we were rotten with dysfunctional behavior. The worst part is, we didn’t really realize we were dysfunctional either. It took me some time to realize how our … Read more
Many of us know how it feels to muster up the nerves to ask our crush out on a date or be flattered by someone who has feelings for us and wants to get to know us better. But, somehow, we pushed past the nerves and threw ourselves into the relationship headfirst. Next thing we … Read more
Every day, someone somewhere is confronted with the question of how to get out of a toxic relationship. Been there, done that, and then found myself in another unhealthy relationship. It wasn’t until I armed myself with tips on how to break the cycle that I was able to build healthier relationships in all areas of … Read more
Are you tired of feeling frustrated after a failed relationship or friendship? If so, then one way you can make a change in your life is to stop chasing people. In fact, you’ll be better off if you stop chasing people who will never be your true friends. Life will improve if you stop running … Read more
Have you ever noticed how two people can look at the same situation and each come away with their own conclusions? One sees what happened as a good thing, the other as a bad thing. This is common in sports when you have already picked a side before the event ever occurs. But what about … Read more
Unfortunately, grief and sadness in life are inevitable. When people we have become fond of or passionately love are suddenly no longer with us on this journey called life. It’s bittersweet how memories of them make us smile and bring moments of joy. Yet we are saddened all the more. After spending days, even weeks, … Read more
When we hear the terms self-centered and self-absorbed, our thoughts often turn to narcissism. These two things, however, are not the same as being narcissistic. Furthermore, these terms are not the same thing, which is another misconception many people have. Today, we are going to take a deeper look at people who are self-absorbed and … Read more
The work environment is usually stressful, one way or another, whether you’re flipping burgers at McDonald’s or are employed at a prestigious corporation. There are tasks to complete, deadlines to meet, and sometimes difficult co-workers to deal with. So, the last thing you want to deal with is a gaslighting boss. Gaslighting at work involves manipulation by … Read more