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“You always act so crazy, I didn’t mean it like that!” How many of us have had something like that thrown in our face about something we feel or what we did? Often, the very thing we are being accused of is what the other person is doing. It’s a painful insult, and when it … Read more
I feel like I encounter the word “toxic” every other day; toxic partner, toxic friendship, but we can all agree the subject attracts lots of attention when the toxic person in question is someone important in your life – like your own mother. So how do you deal with a toxic mother? Well, in this … Read more
You hear a lot about domestic violence and abuse – most often having to do with how a lady’s boyfriend, partner, or husband lashed out and hit her. In fact, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, almost 20 people are physically abused by their partner each minute. This equates to more than 10 million … Read more
Making friends seemingly gets harder as we age. As an adult, approaching someone you don’t really know and attempting to strike up a conversation can be quite intimidating. So it’s no surprise that a lot of people struggle to make friends in community college. Still, we believe that creating those new bonds is possible. In … Read more
Gaslighting and lying can easily be mistaken for the same thing. Upon closer examination, you’ll discover the subtle differences explained in this article. Before venturing into the details, why is it important to tell the two apart? Understanding gaslighting vs lying differences is key when dealing with individuals in our lives who lie and try to manipulate … Read more
For you to ask “Is it normal for my girlfriend to hit me?” more than likely means her behavior is taking a toll on you. NO. It’s NOT OKAY for your girlfriend to strike you. I’m truly sorry you’re experiencing abuse in your relationship. Many people don’t know women hit men or they excuse the behavior because of … Read more
A relationship, let alone a marriage with a narcissist, is bound to be stressful and toxic. To make matters worse, they cling to the marriage like it is a life raft. You’ll likely be the one initiating divorce proceedings to get rid of them. The reasons why a narcissist won’t divorce you might blow your mind once … Read more
I went to lunch with a dear friend a couple of years ago. She seemed down and out, and I could see she had something on her mind. After some gentle coaxing, she finally started to talk about the bad week she had experienced. I messed up royally, though. Instead of listening to my friend, … Read more
Ever had a relationship that was more pain than pleasure? It may have been a relationship that was so toxic that you felt you would never be able to leave it or survive on your own. An abusive or toxic relationship can make you feel like your world has become glued like a sticky trap … Read more
Let’s face it – it’s not always easy to meet new people and make friends in a new city – especially when you don’t know anyone. And yet, that’s the position I find myself in right now having recently moved from Denver, Colorado to Knoxville, Tennessee. I’m not sure if it’s just me, but it … Read more