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7 Common Traits Shared By People Who Grew Up In Dysfunctional Families

A Dysfunctional family create the mess that we never intend to put ourselves in. I met PB on a trek

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1 364 0 April 16, 2019

8 Characteristics Shared By Dysfunctional Families

The family environment where one grows up can tremendously impact an individual's emotional, psychol

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0 650 0 April 9, 2019

Living with Abuse: Why Didn’t I Ask for Help?

When he found out I’d been abused in silence right under his unsuspecting nose, a dear friend aske

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0 168 0 April 1, 2019

20 Characteristics of a Con Man Sociopath

Sociopaths are identical and predictable. Understanding the characteristics of a sociopath chan

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0 307 0 March 29, 2019

3 Lessons I Learned From Growing Out of Trauma

1) Life is precious. One day you are going to die. I am going to die. It could be tomorrow by

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0 133 0 March 25, 2019

PTSD is a Thing After Life with a Sociopath

PTSD is most definitely a thing. After a sociopath or narcissistic abuser, we have it. Even if our

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0 121 0 March 20, 2019

Trauma Trigger People And The Empath

If you have someone in your life who acts as a trauma trigger, they will no doubt have sprung to min

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0 82 0 March 16, 2019

Projection: The Lethal Weapon Narcissists and Abusers Use To Target Empaths

Projection is a defense mechanism commonly used by abusers, including people with narcissistic or bo

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0 92 0 March 12, 2019

PTSD. From Surviving to Thriving

From Surviving to Thriving. PTSD. One day you wake up and you are completely disrupted by life itse

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13 Ways Manipulators Use Passive Aggressiveness To Manipulate and Abuse You

Passive aggressiveness is passive anger. One of my followers has asked me about this recent

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0 272 0 March 10, 2019

6 Early Red Flags of a Toxic Relationship

We all want to be in happy, healthy and loving relationships. Yet the secret to a happy and fulfi

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0 106 0 March 4, 2019

Hoovering: Ways A Narcissist Reels You Back In

Hoovering. I love that word! I’m not talking about vacuuming the floors. I’m

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0 93 1 March 2, 2019

7 Deal Breakers for Women

First dates are usually full of pressure: the pressures to look good, to be charming and to show you

0 26 0 February 28, 2019

Watch Out! 15 Types Of Toxic People That Ruin Relationships

“When people show you over and over that they aren’t capable of loving you the way you want to

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0 95 0 February 26, 2019

How We Fool Ourselves Into Thinking We Need To Stay With Toxic Partners

Living in a society that glorifies romantic love as the be all and end all of our lives can be very

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0 70 0 February 23, 2019

9 Ways Your Partner Uses Guilt Trips To Get What They Want From You

It is very easy for people to ask, ‘Why didn’t they just get out of the situation?’ But every

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0 44 0 February 23, 2019

Narcissists Love To Spoil Special Occasions

Maybe it’s a holiday you have been planning for some time and the narcissist knows just how much y

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0 44 0 February 22, 2019

Signs Your Relationship Is Not Just Difficult But Is Also Dangerous For You

You cannot turn around, it seems, without hearing about violence occurring in so many ways in the

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0 58 0 February 21, 2019

What is a Covert Narcissist?

You may be fooled by a covert narcissist, but a covert narcissist is just as much a narcissist as y

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0 76 0 February 21, 2019

The Ugly Side of Healing

Healing isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s hard work. In fact, it’s up there, amongst the hard

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0 75 0 February 20, 2019

30 Ways In Which Narcissist Parenting Affects A Child

Why does it matter if a parent is a narcissist? How does that hurt a child? You may be asking t

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0 183 1 February 19, 2019

A Relationship Without Empathy

So much time, energy and emotion are spent trying to understand why emotional manipulators do what t

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0 62 0 February 18, 2019

Reactive Abuse

Even good people have their limits. Narcissists overstep boundaries time and time again. T

0 39 0 February 17, 2019

The Only Way To Cut A Toxic Partner Out Of Your Life Completely

You're with someone who causes you nothing but pain, so why stay? To quote Dr. Phil: "If you choose

0 34 0 February 16, 2019

After the Abuse: The Price of Speaking Out

A few months after escaping an emotionally abusive relationship, feeling strangled and suffocated by

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0 53 1 February 12, 2019

How to Emotionally Hurt A Narcissist, The Way They Hurt You

If you want to hurt someone, you have to first know what they care about and what they’re afraid o

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Interesting Wake Up From Abuse

0 260 0 February 9, 2019

How to Deal with Adult Bullies

When we think of bullying our minds resort to thoughts and images of young children or teens in a sc

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0 70 0 February 4, 2019

How To Spot Manipulation

If you grew up being manipulated, it’s harder to discern what’s going on, because it feels famil

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0 110 0 February 2, 2019

13 Signs You’re The Toxic Partner In Your Relationship

Do all your relationships start happily and enthusiastically but end up becoming toxic and poisonous

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0 54 0 February 1, 2019

Signs a Narcissist is Playing Mind Games With You

To narcissists, relationships are transactional, like buying and selling. The goal is to get what yo

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0 111 0 January 27, 2019

5 Positive Traits In You That Attracts Narcissists

If we do not know how to utilize our assets, they can turn into our liabilities. Have you ever wond

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0 112 0 January 16, 2019

Dealing With A Passive-Aggressive Partner

Passive-aggressive people act passive, but express aggression covertly. They’re basically obst

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0 70 0 January 13, 2019

14 Smart Ways To Deal With Your Difficult Mother In Law

The mother in law is sometimes jokingly referred to as “Monster in law”. Jokes apart, some mothe

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0 41 0 January 9, 2019

The Dark Triad Traits and How to Protect Yourself

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0 99 0 January 8, 2019

How to Spot a Narcissist

Narcissists can be beguiling and charismatic. In fact, one study showed that their likable veneer wa

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0 66 0 January 4, 2019

6 Painful Ways Emotional Abuse Changes You

Emotionally abusive relationships change your life. Life after an emotionally abusive relationshi

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0 77 0 January 2, 2019

3 Signs The Toxic People In Your Life Might Actually Be Adding to Your Relationship Problems

Your heart hurts. Your new boyfriend didn't text you back for hours because he was "busy." Before yo

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0 60 0 December 30, 2018

In The Mind of an Abuser: “I Have The Right To Punish You”.

Abuse is about entitlement. The thing is, your abuser is convinced that he was perfectly justifie

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0 72 0 December 26, 2018

Yes, Narcissists Can Change – Here’s How

Contrary to popular belief, narcissists can change. They cannot change or heal their narcissism, but

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0 83 0 December 24, 2018

8 Lies You Start Believing When An Abusive Partner Is Gaslighting You

None of it is true. Gaslighting: it’s real, and it happens more than we even realize. What doe

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0 61 0 December 22, 2018

How and Why Narcissists Try to Destroy You With Circular Conversations

Some of the most destructive things that happen to us in our relationships with narcissists happen i

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0 229 0 December 15, 2018

5 Steps To Disarm A Narcissist and Protect Yourself From Their Wrath

You can't change a narcissist, but you can protect yourself from the havoc they wreak on your life.

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Mental Health Wake Up From Abuse

0 201 0 December 13, 2018

12 Symptoms of Post Relationship Stress Disorder

Man is a social animal. From birth till death, we enter into different relationships. Some relation

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0 76 0 December 12, 2018

8 Deep Questions To Ask Yourself If You Keep Attracting Toxic and Manipulative Partners

Why does your history keep repeating itself? Have you ever felt like you were a “garbage magnet

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0 61 0 December 11, 2018

Is Your Relationship Toxic? Common Red Flags and What To Do

Healthy relationships nourish and support us. A toxic relationship, on the other hand, is like poiso

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0 52 0 December 10, 2018

13 Signs You’re Suffering From Toxic Family Enmeshment

Do you have a strong sense of who you are? Do you tend to take responsibility for other people’

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0 183 0 December 9, 2018

Are You Losing Yourself In Your Relationship? Stages of Codependency and what you can do about it

As codependents, we lose ourselves in relationships, unaware that losing our Self is the greatest de

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0 49 0 December 8, 2018

Narcissus And Echo: The Heartbreak Of Relationships With Narcissists

The poignant myth of Narcissus and Echo crystallizes the tragic problem of relationships with narcis

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0 60 0 December 7, 2018

5 Red Flags and Blind Spots In Dating A Narcissist

People are easily charmed by a narcissist, especially codependents. Narcissists can be beguiling and

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0 107 0 December 6, 2018

Do Your Friends Treat You Like An Emotional Dump Ground? If Yes, This Is For You

Do you have any friends that think you’re an emotional dump ground? You call them on the phone jus

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0 46 0 December 4, 2018

4 Self Harming Lies Women Tell Themselves When Stuck In Toxic Relationships

Never underestimate the power of denial. People like to say that love is blind, and no saying could

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0 57 0 December 3, 2018

5 Sneaky Ways A Narcissist Uses a DARVO Defense to Project Himself As A Victim

And makes you the bad guy. When a man is a narcissist, he'll do anything to come out on top. Even

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0 91 1 December 1, 2018

12 Signs You’re Emotionally Traumatized By A Hurtful Breakup

You broke off with your abusive, emotionally detached partner. You're in disbelief that the man who

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0 64 0 November 23, 2018

Responding To A Narcissist’s Silent Treatment

Turn the Game Around and Play it Better Have you ever found yourself being ignored by someone and y

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0 49 0 November 19, 2018

What To Expect If You Decide To Stay With A Narcissist

Some people feel for one reason or another that they will remain with their abusive partner, parent

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0 57 0 November 14, 2018

THE NARCISSIST TARGET: The Myth Behind Emotional Abuse and Codependency

Narcissists and Codependents go hand-in-hand, right? It's written on multiple blogs, social media pl

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0 66 0 November 10, 2018

Love Bombing as a Narcissistic Attachment Style

Getting hit by a love bomb feels glorious! The lavish attention and affection seem to answer our pra

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0 81 0 November 6, 2018

THE SMEAR CAMPAIGN

THE NARCISSIST’S SMEAR CAMPAIGN ‘The smear campaign is an orchestrated series of lies and misin

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0 67 0 October 29, 2018

The Callous Discard

When you first encounter a narcissist, you will likely be sucked into a toxic whirlwind. You will be

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0 50 0 October 26, 2018

17 Signs We Are Used or Abused

Relationships are said to be “hard”. People say relationships take “work”. In my experienc

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0 145 0 October 25, 2018

Why You Should Forget What You Have Learned About Narcissists

Narcissists do not seek out partners. They are not involved in meaningful relationships. Instead, th

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0 46 0 October 25, 2018

The Ageing Narcissist

As a narcissist age, people eventually see through the false charm and see the person for who they r

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0 219 0 October 23, 2018

Chasing the Narcissist

Back in our parent’s day, men chased women. Women had the goods, men wanted the goods, so they pur

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0 51 0 October 22, 2018

The Empath, The Narcissist And The Brutal Reality Of Their Toxic Relationship

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0 301 0 October 21, 2018

Recovery From Abusive Relationships. How Long Does It Take?

Recovery from abusive relationships How long does it take? Recovery from an abusive relationship

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0 59 0 October 19, 2018

Why Narcissists Ruin the Holidays

T’was the night before Christmas and all through the house, Not a narcissist was stirring, not

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0 94 0 October 18, 2018

How Can I Love Someone Who Abuses Me? Psychology of Toxic Relationships

Can narcissists love? How can I love someone who abuses me? I get asked this all the time, mos

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0 37 1 October 17, 2018

Which Direction is Your Recovery Facing? Recovery from Relationships With Narcissists, Anti-Socials and Psychopaths

In early recovery, it is common to see the high identification with oneself as a victim. You can see

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0 45 0 October 16, 2018

Why Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome Is The Wrong Word About Your Condition

Sandra L. Brown, MA President of The Association for NPD/Psychopathy Survivor Treatment, Research

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0 36 0 October 16, 2018

The Relationship Patterns of the Narcissist: Know the Signs

“Just because something isn’t a lie does not mean that it isn’t deceptive. A liar knows that h

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0 139 0 October 16, 2018

Setting Healthy Boundaries Keep You Safe

No boundaries? Setting boundaries keep you safe. How do I stand up to bullies and narcissis

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0 78 0 October 14, 2018

3 Secret Things That A Narcissist Will Use Against You (And How To Respond)

Spoiler alert: There's nothing you can do to make a narcissist happy. If you've never encountered a

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0 69 0 October 13, 2018

5 Good Reasons To Leave a Narcissist

It’s not easy to leave a narcissist. Focusing on awakening from the fog is a vital step to taking

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0 68 0 October 11, 2018

15 Reasons Narcissists and Sociopaths Lie

Narcissism needs to be redefined. Its premise is a virtual attack on truth. Telling lies to con and

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0 52 0 October 9, 2018

MY CLOSURE from a Narcissist

‘So many people want closure from a narcissist. YOU DON’T NEED IT FROM THEM. Now, what sort of

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0 64 0 October 8, 2018

Deprogramming Codependent Brainwashing

Codependency is based on false, dysfunctional beliefs that are learned from our parents and environm

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0 100 0 October 6, 2018

Fantasy Bond: Loving The Person You Hope They’ll Become

Fantasy bond Loving the person you hope they’ll become One of the hardest things about leaving

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0 43 0 October 4, 2018

The Narcissist’s Apology: Sorry, Not Sorry

Ever been hoovered back into the cycle of abuse because of a narcissist’s apology? You are not al

0 35 0 October 2, 2018

Invalidation and Narcissism: Why They Slowly Erase You

Invalidation and narcissism go hand in hand. Ever get the feeling you’re invisible? Like you are e

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0 113 0 September 26, 2018

5 Love Languages of an Empath and a Narcissist

While each one of us has a unique way of experiencing and expressing love. There are five love langu

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0 118 0 September 25, 2018

How You Can Be Sure You Are Not The Narcissist: Your Proof

‘How do I know I’m not the narcissist???’ I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this

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0 127 0 September 24, 2018

Covert Verbal Abuse: Is Someone Telling You How You Should Feel?

Covert verbal abuse happens when a seemingly benign remark goes under your radar. You don’t see it

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0 35 0 September 22, 2018

The Honest Truth About Toxic Relationships

If you ask me about toxic relationships I could tell you about the best person I know. He’s han

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0 62 0 September 19, 2018

How to Deal With Unintentional Bullies Who Think They Can Run Your Life Better Than You

Here's how to deal with loved ones who think they can run your life better than you. We've all been

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0 55 0 September 18, 2018

Signs You Have A Toxic Parent and How To Deal With It

Are Your Parents Toxic? Toxic relationships include relationships with toxic parents. Typically, th

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0 188 0 September 15, 2018

When They Take Credit For Everything and Responsibility For Nothing: 3 Things You Can Do

Infuriating, right? A difficult partner–likely a Hijackal®–refuses to take responsibility for a

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0 33 0 September 15, 2018

Having Trouble Co-Parenting with Your Difficult Ex? Things To Know

Co-Parenting with your former spouse is about the children, not about the parents...ideally! Childr

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0 45 0 September 13, 2018

10 Things That Happen Only In An Emotionally Abusive Relationship

If you’ve never been involved with a conning, pathological lying, narcissistic, abusive partner, y

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0 95 0 September 7, 2018

If Your Partner Says “It’s All Your Fault,” it’s likely not. Here’s why.

“It’s all your fault!” No matter what is happening you hear “It’s all your fault.” Even,

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0 37 0 September 7, 2018

Verbal Abuse Disguised As Jokes

Verbal abuse can begin as small digs disguised as jokes. Your boyfriend or husband teases, ridicule

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0 59 1 September 6, 2018

Emotional Abuse: The Quiet Killer

“Emotional violence is another kind of abuse … it’s not about words because an emotionally abu

0 37 0 September 5, 2018

Is Your Partner a Narcissist? Here Are 50 Ways to Tell

The label narcissist is used loosely these days, typically to indicate anyone who is vain and selfis

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0 48 0 September 3, 2018

How Adults Can Get the Distance They Need from Toxic Families

According to the Family Communication and Relationships Lab at Utah State University, most family es

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0 77 0 September 1, 2018

6 Reasons Why Growing Up In An Abusive Family Prevents You From Being Happy

Abuse can be both physical and mental and it can be perpetrated by anyone around you. While it is ha

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0 50 1 August 30, 2018

Covert Verbal Abuse: Passive Aggressive Behavior That Aims to Control You

Believe It Or Not, Verbal Abuse Is A Planned Event He's loves to ruin your birthday and holidays.

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0 60 0 August 29, 2018

10 Unexpected Things That Happen When You’re Finally Free From A Toxic Relationship

1. You rekindle your interests. The passion and favorite pastimes you once had catch your interest

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0 39 0 August 27, 2018

How a Narcissist Can Derail You

What is it about narcissistic behavior that leaves one scratching their head and wondering what just

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0 46 0 August 21, 2018

121 Things Narcissists Say When They’re Gaslighting You

**TRIGGER WARNING: These are statements made by actual narcissists that were shared with me by actua

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0 377 1 August 20, 2018

The Ten Narcissistic Commandments

1. I am right. You are wrong. Everything I say and do is founded in the logic of my world and it fo

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0 68 0 August 18, 2018

Exposed: Top 6 Double Standards of a Narcissist

What is a Narcissist? The term Narcissist originates from Greek mythology about a handsome Greek hu

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0 116 0 August 18, 2018

8 Ways The Narcissist Evades When Questioned

You are not allowed to question us. To do so is an affront to our notion of superiority and lack of

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0 69 0 August 14, 2018

How to Play the Narcissist’s Game (And Beat Him At It)

“I stood up as best I could to their disgusting stupidity and brutality, but I did not, of course,

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0 72 0 August 11, 2018

Can a Narcissist Love?

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0 54 0 August 9, 2018

17 Connections Between A Narcissist And Their Victim With Anxiety Disorder

1. A narcissist will make you feel crazy while someone with anxiety already doesn’t trust themselv

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0 74 0 August 7, 2018

3 Sneaky And Scary Breakup Tactics Of A Narcissist

When he believes the relationship is over, he will begin his "end game." A narcissist’s endgame t

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0 171 0 August 4, 2018

When Your Man Says You’re Overreacting? Think Again. You’re Not The One With The Problem, He Is

Learn to listen to your gut. My fiancé knew exactly what to say to wound me and knock me off balan

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0 61 0 August 3, 2018

Gaslighting in Relationships: 10 Signs You Are Being Gaslighted

Gaslighting in relationships Gaslighted. Are you? Gaslighting emotional abuse and manipulation.

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0 194 0 August 1, 2018

2 Reasons Why The Abuser Blames You Even When You Are The Victim

To start off with, let’s just say that narcissism is not self-love. Narcissism is the overwhelming

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0 65 0 July 26, 2018

Recognizing The Signs of Emotional Abuse

The small slights, put downs, and ‘jabs’ often don’t feel all that significant because they ar

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0 59 0 July 21, 2018

Signs of Narcissism

Is there a way to tell early in a relationship if someone is suffering from Narcissistic Personality

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0 30 0 July 17, 2018

I Was In An Abusive Marriage For 6 Years — And Had No Idea

How was it that in six years with him I had never understood the truth? I hardly knew Naomi but she

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0 49 0 July 12, 2018

How To Handle Narcissistic Abuse

We’re all capable of abuse when we’re frustrated or hurt. We may be guilty of criticizing, judgi

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0 62 0 July 10, 2018

The Smart Woman’s Guide to Falling in Love With a Narcissist

Everyone has to fall in love with a narcissist one time in their life. It’s the best way to experi

0 27 0 July 7, 2018

15 Lies A Narcissists Says To Keep You Around

Being extremely manipulative and shrewd, narcissists know the exact things they need to do in order

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0 232 0 July 2, 2018

5 False Promises Of The Narcissist

Words are our tools. They come readily to us and we much prefer them over actions as they use so lit

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0 118 0 June 30, 2018

7 Back-Handed Provocations of The Narcissist

We are masters of the back-handed compliment, the flattery which is actually a form of provocation,

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0 318 0 June 27, 2018

Narcissists Will Never Stop Lying to You

You will want to believe them, after all they are supposed to be trying to change, right? WR

0 49 0 June 21, 2018

10 Tips That Will Help You Avoid Emotional Manipulation

Here Are Some Useful Tips On Recognizing And Defending Yourself From Different Emotional Manipulatio

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0 64 0 June 18, 2018

Confronting Narcissistic Abuse

We’re all capable of abuse when we’re frustrated or hurt. We may be guilty of criticizing, judgi

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0 60 0 June 9, 2018

4 Key Behaviors A Narcissist Displays That Reveals Their True Colors

Narcissists are people who are illogical, irrationally, and quite offensively in love with themselve

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0 85 0 June 7, 2018

11 Signs It’s An Emotionally Abusive Relationship And You Might Not Even Realize

Physical abuse is something obvious. There’s concrete evidence that there is an issue and the rela

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0 67 0 June 6, 2018

Healing From A Relationship With A Narcissist

Many of us have been there. You met the person of your dreams – charming, intelligent, romantic

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Discover Your Level of Narcissism

All of us have some characteristics and behaviors that fall into the category of narcissism. Narciss

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Steps To Be Empowered And Not A Victim

In recovery circles, being a “victim” is frowned upon. Decades ago, when I heard people say they

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0 46 0 May 30, 2018

The Only Working Way To Effectively Deal With A Narcissist In Your Life

Ideally, nobody wants to associate with a narcissist. After a tiring day, there isn't a single perso

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0 35 0 May 29, 2018

16 Things I Learned Trying To Love Someone Who Was Toxic For Me

“I know I’m probably better off on my own. Than loving a man who didn’t know what he had when

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0 83 0 May 25, 2018

Are You Letting Your Children Manipulate You?

Rachael is the young mother of Nathan, who just turned two. Rachael is a stay-at-home mother who wor

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0 39 0 May 25, 2018

How Flying Monkeys Help a Narcissist and how you can save yourself

Being in a relationship with a narcissist is a world of woes in itself. Things get even worse when t

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0 117 0 May 23, 2018

10 Things A Narcissist Believes All Empaths Owe Them

“A narcissist, on the other hand, is the exact opposite of an empath. Emotionally, narciss

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0 167 0 May 22, 2018

How to Use the Gray Rock Method (Safely) In Dealing With Toxic Relationships

The Gray Rock Method can be a very effective way to handle a narcissist who you have to still i

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0 182 0 May 19, 2018

When Someone You Love Becomes Toxic

“Not all toxic people are cruel and uncaring. Some of them love us dearly. Many of them have good

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0 58 0 May 17, 2018

12 Red Flags You Are Being Psychologically Manipulated

“I've been doing this a long time- manipulating people to get my way. That's why you think you lov

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0 121 0 May 16, 2018

How to Deal with a Possessive Partner

Do you find yourself at the receiving end of pointless interrogations? Does your partner have a habi

0 37 0 May 16, 2018

Narcissistic Relationships

Since writing Codependency for Dummies, countless people contact me about their unhappiness and diff

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0 72 0 May 15, 2018

Why Romance Turns Toxic: The Psychology Behind Love & Relationships

Most everyone wants to fall in love, especially codependents. To us, love is perhaps the highest ide

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0 83 0 May 12, 2018

What Is Narcissistic Abuse?

Narcissists don’t really love themselves. Actually, they’re driven by shame. It’s the idealize

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Do’s And Don’ts In Confronting Abuse

Abuse is about having power over someone. Abusers typically want to feel superior and to control and

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0 37 0 May 9, 2018

Daughters Of Narcissist Mothers

Our mother is our first love. She’s our introduction to life and to ourselves. She’s our lifelin

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Solving the Problem of Controlling People

Are there people in your life who like to boss you around? Perhaps it’s your manager or

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0 66 0 May 5, 2018

9 Behavioral Traits That’re Common Amongst Survivors of Narcissist Abuse

Being in a relationship with a person who has narcissistic personality disorder might be the most em

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0 147 0 May 3, 2018

10 Signs You Are Dating An Emotional Psychopath

“The toxic behaviors were there before you decided to enter into relationships with them.

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0 52 0 May 2, 2018

To The Girl Who’s Fallen For A Narcissist – You Should Read This

“A narcissist, on the other hand, is the exact opposite of an empath. Emotionally, narcissists are

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9 Types of Toxic People That Will Drain Your Energy: You Must Avoid Them At All Costs

According to psychological research, insults and criticisms have 5 times more powerful impact than c

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Wake Up From Abuse Zodiac Signs 'N Secrets

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Sneaky Ways By Which Each Zodiac Sign Tries To Manipulate You

“I've been doing this a long time- manipulating people to get my way. That's why you think

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0 163 0 April 28, 2018

Dating Again.. after an abusive relationship

Dating after abuse https://youtu.be/3SsWdPSudBU Dating after a narcissist. Dating after

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0 138 0 April 27, 2018

Histronic Personality Disorder : How Narcissism Works In Women

While Narcissistic Personality Disorder or NPD is most commonly seen in males, Histrionic Pers

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0 68 0 April 27, 2018

Emotionally Immature Parents and how they affect you as a child and your adult relationships

Adult children of emotionally immature parents Emotionally immature parents? Has this led you to a

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0 170 0 April 19, 2018

Family Ties – When to Let Go

It is often challenging to make the decision to let go of abusive family relationships. This

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Mental Health Wake Up From Abuse

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Anxiety Disorders Could Be Caused By Being Exposed To Narcissistic Abuse

People Who Believe In The Good Nature Of Others, Are Highly Sensitive Or Emotionally Intel

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0 63 0 April 7, 2018

Narcissists And Their 7 Deadly Sins

Anyone who has been in a relationship with a person with a Narcissistic Personality disorder would k

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3 Mental States That Narcissists and Sociopaths Manipulate in Others

The three mental states that those with narcissistic and psychopathic tendencies love to use against

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5 Types of Narcissistic Blame Shifting

Blame-shifting is when a person does something wrong or inappropriate, and then dumps the

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0 213 0 March 23, 2018

6 Signs Your Partner Isn’t Infatuated or in Love But is Obsessed and Emotionally Abusive

Not all love is sweet and innocent. Your partner might be the most caring and attentive of

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0 125 0 March 19, 2018

What Therapists Know About Narcissism That You Need To Know

Every once in a while, a new diagnostic label emerges into mass consciousness and people s

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4 Reasons Why Narcissists Often “Recycle” Their Partners

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