Photo by Faris Mohammed on Unsplash Cognitive dissonance occurs when someone simultaneously holds two related but contradictory beliefs. This feeling creates discomfort and, to ease it, compels someone to take actions that alleviate the discomfort. It’s essentially an internal conflict between…
Photo by Donnie Rosie on Unsplash Do you always feel that it’s your ‘life purpose’ to make everyone happy (aside from yourself, of course)? Do you often sacrifice yourself as long as you make others happy? Do you have a hard…
Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash People-pleasing is all about trying to make other people happy, and it’s something that can often lead you into a toxic relationship. As I mentioned in a previous article, a people-pleaser will find it really…
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash You’ve conducted your Google Search or consulted with other survivors of abuse, and you’ve finally uncovered their abusive and manipulative behavior. Your dreams have been shattered, leaving a dent in your sense of self. You…
Photo by Atharva Tulsi on Unsplash When we’re discarded by someone we thought we loved, the first thing that comes to mind is, “They gave up on me and left me for someone else.” We mostly think of abandonment as being…
Photo by Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona on Unsplash Dating and relationships are not that straightforward, especially in this day and age, where we have a lot of options at our disposal. We can’t compare them to the medieval times of arranged marriages…
Signs You’re Being Manipulated in a Relationship Photo by Shane Devlin on Unsplash Are you always feeling guilty and confused, but you don’t know why? Chances are you’re being manipulated. Emotional manipulation can be hard to spot in a relationship as…
‘NO CONTACT RULE’- 5 COMMON MISTAKES WHEN GOING NO CONTACT WITH A NARCISSIST Photo by Glen Carrie on Unsplash Going no contact is one of the most important aspects when it comes to healing from narcissistic abuse. It is the most…
Photo by Lucrezia Carnelos on Unsplash To outsmart a narcissist, you have to understand what makes them tick and what they need to survive (narcissist supply). A narcissist always wants to feel superior and be in control of every situation, and…
Photo by Alessandro Bellone on Unsplash Are you considering calling out or confronting a narcissist? You’ve just done a brief Google Search, and you’re now certain that what you’ve been going through in that unhealthy relationship are, in fact, traits of…
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash Gaslighting is a subtle manipulative technique wherein someone convinces you that your perception of reality is wrong. It makes you so confused and anxious to the point that you doubt everything about yourself (your…
Photo by Rahul Jain on Unsplash We’ve all been guilt-tripped in one way or another by our friends, parents, colleagues, partners, and even some of us have unknowingly or knowingly guilt-tripped another person. Guilt-tripping is also quite common in most religious…
