Passive-aggressive behavior erodes trust across work, family, and intimate relationships by hiding criticism behind jokes, withdrawal, or conditional warmth. This post offers clear ways to recognize patterns and practice repair with recommended tools to support healing and accountability.
Stockholm Syndrome in Relationships: How to Escape Now The psychological phenomenon in which hostages or victims of kidnapping begin to experience emotional bonding to their captors is known as Stockholm Syndrome. The term originated from a bank robbery in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1973, where hostages defended their captors after being released. The notion of experiencing […]
Healthy Boundaries: 6 Ways to Have Better Friendships Strong friendships are a precious aspect of life. Having people in our lives who know us so well and who we trust brings us joy, companionship, support and a vast collection of happy memories. There are many things that make a friendship take root and blossom. Once […]
Possessiveness: How to Deal with an Obsessed Partner Now Is your relationship starting to feel suffocating rather than supportive? Do you find yourself constantly questioning your partner’s actions? Or is your partner monitoring your every move? These signs of possessiveness and jealousy can gradually poison the love and trust in a relationship. While it is […]
Sunk Cost Fallacy in Relationships: How to Avoid the Trap When we’re in relationships, it’s easy to get caught up in our feelings. We invested time, effort, and hope. But sometimes, we stay longer than we should, as a result of something called the sunk cost fallacy. Recognizing it can save us from a toxic […]
NPD: How to Know Narcissism When You See It The term “narcissism” is often used to describe people who are self-absorbed or excessively concerned with their appearance or reputation. However, in psychology, narcissism is a more complex and nuanced concept. It refers to a personality type characterized by a sense of grandiosity, a need for […]
Disappointment: How to Cope When Someone Lets You Down Disappointment can hit like a ton of bricks. One moment, you’re excited about a plan with a friend, and the next, they bail on you. Or you tell a colleague something in confidence, and you hear the word has spread to your team. Maybe you learn […]
Jealousy is a complex emotion that can arise in various relationships: romantic partnerships, friendships, or even in professional settings. Recognizing and addressing jealousy is essential, as it can breed feelings of insecurity, resentment, and distrust. Today, we explore practical ways to recognize jealousy in ourselves or our partners, as well as strategies to address and […]
To observe Annual Boost Self-Esteem Month, we published a series of posts about the many aspects of this intriguing subject. Today’s post covers the important issue of how to be appropriately assertive in relationships. If you would like to read the series from the beginning, please start here: Self-Esteem: What You Need to Know and […]
How to Overcome Fear of Rejection for a Better Life Fear of rejection can often hold us back. It prevents us from establishing fulfilling connections and experiencing the joys of healthy relationships. It can also cause anxiety and self-doubt. And prevent us from taking risks necessary for personal growth in other aspects of our lives. […]
