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7 Proven Ways to RESPOND Not REACT to a Toxic Person

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7 Proven Ways to RESPOND Not REACT to a Toxic Person

In: Toxic People 5 Min read

Toxic people know just which buttons to push to make you react. You may be a cool, collected person who doesn’t easily lose control. But when you’re around someone toxic, particularly a family member, you may find yourself getting sucked into their drama and responding from an emotionally charged place. You know the feeling: your […]

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13 Signs You’re Texting with a Narcissist

In: Covert Narcissism, Dating, Narcissism, Romantic Relationships 6 Min read

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 […]

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Why You Attract Toxic People (8 Reasons That Will Surprise You)

In: Romantic Relationships, Toxic People 7 Min read

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. […]

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How Writing About My Toxic Mother-in-Law Changed My Life

In: Psychology Blogging, Toxic Mother-in-Law 6 Min read

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 […]

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How to Deal with a Toxic Relative Who Comes By Unannounced

In: Family Ties 4 Min read

Most people understand that dropping by unannounced is rude. But your toxic relative is either tone-deaf to the awkwardness of the situation or intentionally ignores the social norms to accommodate their own needs. For those extra thick-headed jerks, here are 7 tips on how to deal with their obnoxious intrusiveness. 1. This Isn’t a Good […]

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10 Things You Wish You Could Say to Your Mother-in-Law

In: Toxic Mother-in-Law 9 Min read

Is your mother-in-law getting on your last nerve? Do you find yourself having mental arguments with her long after she’s gone? Do you constantly think about the things you’d like to say to her? If that’s the case, you are a ticking time bomb about to explode. You’ve held your tongue for too long. The […]

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