You hear the term gaslighting all the time these days, but what exactly does it mean? It’s always associated with toxic, manipulative people, but why is it called gaslighting? Understanding gaslighting is important for setting appropriate boundaries and understanding the true agenda of narcissists and other types of toxic people. Let’s examine this type of behavior, where it came from,
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You are meant to shine—but somewhere along the way, life dimmed your light. You give and give, but when’s the last time you poured into yourself? When you feel disconnected from your happiness, your worth, and your purpose, it’s a sign. Your glow is still there, waiting for you to reclaim it. A soul glow-up is about reigniting your confidence,
READ MORERemember that feeling – when you meet someone, and it’s like you’re floating on air? They consume your thoughts, your world. But then, whether it’s days, weeks, or months later, you realize you’re not in a healthy relationship at all; you’re actually in a toxic relationship. But they seemed so perfect for you. How could you have known? The first
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A narcissistic partner and narcissists in general are among the most challenging partners you can have in a relationship. When it starts, you don’t know they’re a narcissist. In fact, many partners and former partners of narcissists report feeling as though they had met their soulmate. But that impression quickly fades as the love-bombing turns into nearly constant criticism, blame,
READ MOREAny adult, regardless of their circumstances, likely knows the universal feelings that accompany a difficult breakup with someone they fell in love with at some point. There are feelings of sadness, grief, and, at times, a sense of hopelessness, as you might think you’ll never find the right person for you. These feelings are compounded when either you or your
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After you realize a relationship is toxic, it can still be difficult to reconcile your emotions related to your own role in that toxicity, and it can still be difficult to break free of your toxic partner. While it seems unbelievable, toxic relationships can be addictive in nature. That’s why it’s vital to embrace change in yourself before you can
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When we think of abuse in an intimate relationship, we often think of physical abuse, but emotional abuse can have an equally disturbing effect on your mental health. In fact, research has shown that victims of toxic relationships often suffer multiple forms of abuse, and the statistics for intimate partner violence are no less than astounding. In the United States,
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The holidays are here, and everyone is ready to spread some holiday cheer! As hectic and rushed as this time of year can be, couples can choose to switch to the “slow lane” and spend some quality time with one another with these date night ideas.
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From conflict to disagreements to lack of attention from your partner, there are numerous reasons behind why you may choose to be unfaithful to your partner. Unfortunately, it’s usually not until your partner finds out about the affair that you realize that the affair just wasn’t worth hurting your partner or losing their trust. The good news is that couples
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The fast-paced world of today has placed a growing amount of pressure and expectations on many women, from being a perfect mother and wife to excelling in her job to keeping a clean and tidy home. Some women have rejected taking the responsibilities solely upon themselves and have reached out for help from others. Other women have “accepted the challenge”
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