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Men Can Be in Abusive Relationships Too

Abusive relationships are a serious issue that affect people of all genders, but men often face additional barriers. “That’s abuse....

Are You Experiencing Narcissistic Abuse? How to Recognize the Signs

There’s up to a 50% chance you have. Love with him was intoxicating, a 24/7 buzz without the come-down of a hangover or the slow bore of...

Why Men May End up - and Stay - in Unhealthy or Toxic Relationships

Tips on how to recognize and address issues to improve your relationships “She hit me in front of our kids,” my client whispered as soon...

The One Impactful Step I Did That Helped Me Recover from Toxic Relationships

Understanding your part in your toxic relationship allows you to change how you act and show up in future relationships. I woke up in my...

5 Signs Your Relationship Has Become One-Sided, and How to Fix It

This can happen gradually, but it doesn’t necessarily spell doom. “That sounds pretty one-sided,” my friend said after I’d described an...

I Overexplain Today Because I Was Gaslighted as a Child

I’m working at stopping this behavior. Here’s how you can too. Do you overexplain? Talk elaborately and much too long as if you think you...

The Consequences of Being a People-Pleaser

When we start addictively putting the needs of others before ourselves, there are going to be repercussions. We all desire others to be...

How To Handle Verbal Abuse

Verbal abuse is subtle, insidious, and extremely painful, but there are easy ways to respond if you can properly identify when it is...

Am I Codependent?

Here's a quiz to help you find out!

10 Questions You Should Ask Yourself If You Think Your Relationship is Dysfunctional

These questions can give you an idea of whether your relationship could be in harm’s way. The people who are in dysfunctional...