Relationships are a critical aspect of our lives, providing us with love, support, and a sense of belonging. Our need for healthy partnerships is so great that we can experience the desire for connection as an almost physical craving. Despite this deep-seated need, we can often behave in ways that undermine our most precious relationships. […]
Whether we feel it when a relationship fails, when we bungle a job interview, or even when we feel we’ve been snubbed socially, the experience of rejection is never easy. Sometimes, it can be quite difficult to bear and even humiliating. As a result, it’s not surprising that fear of rejection is very common, and […]
How to Overcome Hyper-Independence: Tips to Find Intimacy In relationships, striking a balance between independence and interdependence can be a challenging task. While independence is essential for personal growth and self-sufficiency, hyper-independence can create barriers and hinder the development of healthy and meaningful connections with others. This hyper-independence may prevent intimacy and closeness in our […]
Overly Controlling Partner? How to Know a Relationship is Toxic In some relationships, one partner may exhibit controlling behavior that can have a detrimental impact on the dynamic and the well-being of both people involved. Understanding what causes a person to become overly controlling can help shed light on this unhealthy behavior and potentially facilitate […]
Having a controlling spouse can be emotionally draining and challenging. And it can also have a serious detrimental impact on both our mental and physical health. So – if you believe your spouse or partner is overly controlling, it is essential to deal with the issue. It’s not easy, but it is possible. And it’s […]
Are you drained by someone’s relentless emotional demands and unpredictable mood swings? In this trauma-informed article, uncover seven telltale signs of a high maintenance person and master compassionate, practical boundary-setting techniques. Empower yourself with clear, kind strategies to safeguard your emotional health and build more harmonious connections.
Codependent Relationships: How to Escape the Trap Codependent relationships can be complex and challenging to navigate. They can also be detrimental to our personal growth and development. If you believe you may be trapped in a cycle of unhealthy dependency, it’s important to do the work required to regain your sense of self and to […]
9 Signs of a True Friend: How to Know Which Friends are Best Friends (the “family you choose”) are such an important part of our lives. They help us maintain our emotional health and sense of belonging. And a good friend stands by us when life feels overwhelming and cheers us on when success arrives. […]
How to Spot Signs of Gaslighting: 12 Clear Red Flags and What to Do Next Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation that systematically erodes a person’s sense of reality, self-trust, and emotional safety. Recognizing the signs of gaslighting is an important step toward reclaiming your sense of self and beginning to heal from gaslighting […]
Have you ever wondered what happened to that long-lost romance from your past? He or she was the one that got away, leaving you with unanswered questions and a lingering sense of what could have been. Seeking to find closure for a long-lost romance can be painful. But although it may be a challenging and […]
