Photo by Matthew Fassnacht on Unsplash Narcissists don’t operate in isolation. They utilize enablers and flying monkeys to execute their nefarious actions on their behalf. Flying monkeys and enablers are individuals who align with the narcissist’s narrative to advance their agenda.…
Photo by Carlos de Miguel on Unsplash In most toxic relationships, there’s a gray area that often arises when you discover that your partner is toxic, yet you can’t leave due to various reasons such as lack of support, planning an…
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash A common tendency among most survivors of abuse is to blame themselves for what happened in the relationship. Consequently, they find themselves caught in a cycle of self-blame, where they believe everything is their fault.…
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash The silent treatment is a passive-aggressive behavior wherein someone — whether it’s your partner, a loved one, or a friend — ignores you and stops communicating. People often use the silent treatment to indirectly convey their desires. However, when…
You’ve seen that couple who repeatedly break up and make up more than 365 times in a year, right? You might have also had that one friend or family member who has sworn multiple times that they will never go…
Smear Campaign — Narcissist’s Favorite Weapon The best way to understand a narcissistic relationship is to understand these three words: control, power, and manipulation. A narcissist is someone who will use all the tricks in the book to manipulate you so that they…
Photo by Jacqueline Munguía on Unsplash Picture this: you’ve finally left that narcissistic relationship and you’re starting to heal and reclaim the old you. Then boom! You’re aimlessly scrolling down your Facebook feed and stumble upon photos of your Ex-Narcissist, looking…
Denial Phase in a Narcissistic Relationship One of the hardest things to do for someone who’s in a narcissistic relationship is to accept that their partner cannot revert to who they were early on in the relationship — that person who constantly…
Triangulation in Toxic Relationships Photo by Tyler Nix on Unsplash Healthy relationships are where you feel safe and respected, but unhealthy ones are full of uncertainty, confusion, and disrespect. Toxic people create love triangles in a relationship to draw you in…
Photo by niu niu on Unsplash We all deeply desire that one person who can be our knight in shining armor, but it does not always go as planned. You may find yourself being the only one who keeps giving and…
