Photo by Hiki App on Unsplash Every toxic relationship has a beginning, and that beginning is mostly a first date. When you’re on a new date, there are always those early warning signs that you should not proceed with the relationship.…
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash The most common feeling any victim of abuse will have is anger from what they’ve been put through by their once so-called soulmate. Contrary to popular belief that anger is a “bad” thing and we…
Photo by Christian Erfurt on Unsplash Imagine waking up one day only to find your partner posting photos on Instagram with someone else, illustrating how happy they are in their new relationship. Alternatively, you wake up to discover that your partner…
Money Trauma & Financial Abuse in Narcissistic Relationships Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash Money is a powerful tool of control, but when it intersects with abusive relationships, it takes on an even more insidious role. Financial abuse is a systematic…
Photo by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash Blame-shifting is a form of emotionally abusive behavior in which someone avoids taking responsibility for their own problems by constantly blaming others or anything they can think of. A blame shifter will do something wrong…
Photo by Nadine Shaabana on Unsplash A narcissistic relationship is characterized by manipulation and control. A narcissist will manipulate and control you so that you can serve their selfish needs. They will use various subtle and insidious ways to supply themselves…
Photo by Julia Taubitz on Unsplash Our childhood does indeed play a significant role in how we currently live our lives. There is a strong connection between our challenging childhood upbringing and the attraction to narcissistic partners. A child’s development and…
Photo by The HK Photo Company on Unsplash In one way or another, we always hope that our partner is going to change to become the kind of partner we want. In fact, this is the main reason why people stay…
Photo by Kelli McClintock on Unsplash The end of any relationship is a painful experience, but when you add kids to the picture, it brings a more complicated aspect, which is how both parents will harmoniously meet their kids’ needs. In…
Photo by Alexander Lam on Unsplash Once you’ve exited that narcissistic relationship, you expect to finally be free from the clutches of someone who betrayed you. However, one thing is clear: while you might be physically liberated, their presence remains in…
