In fairy tales, a grandmother is a warm and fuzzy creature that acts as a mentor to the young protagonist. She is a silver-haired benefactress full of wisdom and kindness (think: fairy godmother). But what if your kids’ grandmother is more like the witch from “Hansel and Gretel?” You might be dealing with a “difficult” […]
Relationships
20 Heartbreaking Signs of a Manipulative Mother
Manipulators come in all shapes and sizes. However, there is something particularly painful and twisted about a manipulative mother. A mother-child bond is sacred. For many of us, motherly love is the only truly unconditional, pure love we will ever experience. So when you have a mother who is manipulative, withholding, and cruel, it flips […]
Do Narcissists Have Magical Sexual Powers?
If you’ve ever been in a relationship with a narcissist, you know it’s no walk in the park. Then why was the sex so great? Why, even after years apart, after you’ve finally put the pieces of your heart back together, after piles of self-help books, why do you still think about it? Why do […]
13 Signs You’re Texting with a Narcissist
In our digital age, everyone is a bit of a narcissist. We’re all guilty of seeking attention online and hiding behind a mask. But when you encounter an actual narcissist, that’s a whole other story. The problem is, you’re not going to know you’re dealing with a narcissist until it’s too late. By the time […]
Why You Attract Toxic People (8 Reasons That Will Surprise You)
Do you ever wonder why you seem to attract toxic people? Are you afraid, deep down, that there might be something wrong with you? Maybe you give off a certain vibe that tells assholes “come hither”? There’s nothing wrong with you. But you may possess certain traits that make you particularly attractive to toxic individuals. […]
How Writing About My Toxic Mother-in-Law Changed My Life
I’ve been happily married for 10 years. But the word “happily” in that sentence should have an asterisk next to it: happily* (while dealing with a toxic mother-in-law). It hasn’t been a walk in the park. My relationship with my mother-in-law is a “cold war” relationship: one that’s filled with tension, animosity, and a sense […]