If there’s something I’ve learned about relationships, it’s that the fear of not wanting to ruin things is not really because you love them, but it’s simply because you’re afraid of being abandoned. As counterintuitive as it sounds, a healthy…
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash A narcissist, with their insatiable hunger for admiration and control, is known for their fragile sense of self and hypersensitivity to criticism. While they may project an outward appearance of superiority, certain triggers can enrage…
Photo by Diego San on Unsplash The narcissistic abuse cycle is a vicious and damaging pattern of behavior commonly experienced in relationships with narcissists. Driven by an unquenchable thirst for admiration and control, the narcissist manipulates and exploits their victims, leaving…
Photo by Andy Macfarlane on Unsplash Picture this: You’re in a game of emotional cat and mouse with a manipulative person. Just when you think you’ve got the upper hand and are about to meet their expectations, they cleverly move the…
Photo by Drew Coffman on Unsplash It can be confusing why a narcissist would want to get married since they usually focus on themselves and find it hard to connect with others. They often avoid being close to people or committing…
Photo by Dan Meyers on Unsplash In the journey of love and relationships, we often focus on spotting red flags in our partners, diligently seeking signs of potential toxicity or manipulative behavior. We meticulously search for signs of toxicity or manipulative…
Photo by Siora Photography on Unsplash The end of a relationship with a narcissistic partner can be an emotionally tumultuous experience. So, when news of their recent engagement surfaces, it can trigger a mix of confusion, pain, and uncertainty. You may…
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Something you will rarely get after being discarded by a narcissist is ‘closure.’ They leave you writhing in pain as you recount and try to come to terms with what you’ve been put through by…
Photo by Daniel Mingook Kim on Unsplash Picture this: it’s been well over a year since you decided to cut ties with your toxic ex, and you’ve painstakingly built a life free from the chains of their emotional manipulation. You’re starting…
Photo by Sivani Bandaru on Unsplash Manipulation takes various insidious forms and one common technique which manipulators use is negging. Negging — derived from the verb neg, meaning “negative feedback- is a manipulation strategy aimed at undermining your self-esteem to make you more…
Photo by Vasi on Unsplash Have you ever found yourself questioning when a seemingly innocent joke felt like a punch in the face? Perhaps you’ve experienced the discomfort of being on the receiving end of a “joke” that left you feeling…
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash Life’s challenges often test the strength of our relationships, and during our most vulnerable moments, we naturally seek comfort and support from our loved ones. However, if you find yourself entangled with a narcissistic partner,…
