Whether you’re looking for practical advice on navigating tough conversations, insights on rebuilding trust after a setback, or tips for recognizing red flags in your relationship—this blog is your go-to resource. Here, you'll find relatable, no-nonsense content that speaks to your experiences and helps you on your journey to healing and connection.
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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In any relationship, good communication is a must, but it’s particularly vital for your marriage. Of course, we humans are imperfect beings, and as such, we sometimes get it wrong. A bad day can make you confrontational in your interactions with your partner, and sometimes, you say some things that you don’t mean. You’re lashing out in anger or frustration.
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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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Have you ever caught yourself wondering if it’s time to cut ties with a friend? Because I sure have. It can be tough to know when a friendship is over, but you know what? I’ve got some solid tips to help you figure that out and what to do next. Let’s dive right into this relationship inventory. It’s pretty simple:
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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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Getting the Relationship You Want Relationship Advice
Compromise and Settling! Am I settling or making a compromise? I often hear this question from my counseling and coaching clients because they want to know the difference between settling and compromise. Settling In a relationship, when you betray yourself or allow others to betray who you are or your core beliefs, such as honesty, respect, reciprocity, and commitment, When
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