Did you know that there are actually five primary types of gaslighting? If you’ve ever been gaslighted, you probably agree with me about how confusing and painful it can be. You feel like a shell of yourself after you’ve been “torched”. It’s awful and nobody should have to put up with being treated this way. … Read more
We’ve all met at least one person that we feel an urgent need to get away from every time we come into contact with them. Often, the feeling you have when you are with them is that you are being bombarded with porcupine quills from all directions. You definitely feel like your thoughts go unheard … Read more
I have been in situations when someone said or did something and then gaslighted me by saying I was “too sensitive,” and “emotional.” Such experiences have left me feeling frustrated and downright furious. One particularly painful experience involved being the only one speaking up about a problem colleague in a meeting at a past job. … Read more
Does someone in your life like to be by themselves… and you can’t help but wonder if they are a loner? For one to be certain, they would have to display the behaviors most of the time for them to be classified as true “loners.” That said, I’ve put together a list of 13 ways … Read more
Ahhh! That warm, fuzzy feeling of a new relationship. It’s unmistakable. You’re getting showered with so much affection, you feel like you’re on cloud nine. You can hardly wait to enjoy the promises made by your new partner for a bright future. Yet there’s this nagging feeling things seem too good to be true. What can … Read more
From the get-go, you should keep an eye open for signs of a codependent friendship… where one person is the dominant giver and the other is the dominant taker. This means you’ll need to learn how codependency happens, what signs to look for, its toll on mental health and well-being and when to end the relationship. Lucky … Read more
Have you ever noticed how individuals respond and interact with the world differently? Personality types, strengths, and preferences influence how we view, interact with, and experience the world. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) suggests there are 16 personality types, as explained in more detail in Myers-Briggs 16 Personality Types: A Beginner’s Guide. They include ISTJ, INTJ, ISFJ, INFJ types. Each … Read more
My first boyfriend and I finally made the leap to move in together. It was great: pizza and cuddles, hanging out together all times of the day, and long talks about what we wanted in life. Then, it began to change. I had never believed I would experience gaslighting in a relationship. We argued, but … Read more
Do you ever get the silent treatment in your marriage or romantic relationship? You know the other person is angry. You can see the anger or even outright hostility. But he or she simply won’t tell you what’s wrong, or even how to solve this issue. If this sounds familiar, then you’ve experienced a negative … Read more
Humans are emotional creatures, therefore some situations or circumstances in life may bring out the worst in us. As social creatures, we are interconnected with one another. Our emotions can affect not just ourselves, but also the people around us. Take dating for example. I have been on the receiving end of someone who became … Read more