Typically, it’s not the huge mistakes that destroy relationships. It’s the habitual small things that lead to the buildup of tension and resentment, eventually resulting in a breakup. Here are 10 of the most harmful behaviors that could be killing your romantic relationship. 1. Take your stress out on your partner (kids, the dog, etc.) Everyone […]
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Narcissists: Why Do They Trigger Your Childhood Trauma?
The idea that narcissists trigger your childhood trauma may seem odd. Maybe you’re not even aware that any such trauma exists. Read on to find out the exact signs of childhood trauma, and the reason why narcissists can bring it to the surface. What is childhood trauma? When we hear the words “childhood trauma,” we […]
Gaslighting in an Intimate Relationship
Just like gaslighting in the family, gaslighting in an intimate relationship is disturbingly common. It’s so common, in fact, that most people don’t realize when they’re being gaslit or when they’re the ones doing it. That’s because gaslighting can be unconscious or unintentional. But it can also be very deliberate. This is the nefarious scenario […]
7 Unhealthy Relationship Patterns You Need to Change
Are you stuck in a cycle of doomed relationships? Are you attracted to the same type of person? Then you might have some unhealthy relationship patterns you need to address. Here are 7 dysfunctional templates that could be sabotaging all your relationships and keeping you from the love that you deserve. 1. You Crave Drama […]
13 Signs You’re Dating Mr. Big (And Why You Should Dump Him)
Are you dating a real-life Mr. Big? These signs can tell you if you’ve fallen for an emotionally unavailable man, and what to do about it. Carrie and Mr. Big… Although it’s been 20 years since the finale of Sex and the City, the central relationship of everyone’s favorite HBO series still puzzles the viewers. Was […]
7 Signs You’re In a Toxic Trauma Bond Relationship
A trauma bond is a toxic relationship that is forged out of pain, abuse, and codependency. It’s often a romantic relationship, but it can also be a relationship with a parent, sibling, or even a friend. Similar to Stockholm Syndrome when captives become emotionally attached to their captors, people in abusive relationships become attached (or […]