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We all dream of having a perfect and happy relationship one day. Nobody sets out to end up in a toxic relationship where you suffer pain, rejection, and neglect. But how do you know when entering a new relationship if you are in a toxic vs healthy relationship? After all, it’s not like bad partners … Read more
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
Bullying is one of the biggest problems we facing as a society. We may not want to admit it, but it has become a major issue that needs to be resolved. While there are movements trying to fight the act of bullying, especially among kids, it still needs more of our attention. In this post, … 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
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
My friend Sophie’s parents don’t validate her hard work, are uninterested in her achievements, and always seem to prioritize work over actually being there for Sophie and her siblings. What started in her childhood is continuing into adulthood, and she continues craving emotional support from her parents. Sound familiar? Do your parents also avoid taking … Read more