You’ve probably heard about physical abuse in relationships, but do you know about emotional abuse?
Emotional abuse is a form of manipulation, verbal assualt, control, and brain-washing that slowly erodes the victim’s sense of self-worth, security, and trust in themselves and others.
It can leave mental and emotional scars that are deeply painful and debilitating. On this page, you’ll learn about the various signs and forms of emotional abuse and how to deal with them.
If you’ve been in a relationship with one, you know how much a narcissist can wound and confound you. But sometimes you just need to beat them at their own game for your own sense of empowerment.
Maybe they deserve a taste of their own medicine to see you won't take it lying down anymore. Here's what to say and do to a narcissist to make them feel some of the pain they've inflicted on you.
Let’s first let go of the idea that all women who cheat are irredeemable, selfish monsters.
Generalizing is lazy thinking dressed up (often enough) as cleverness.
It’s not that simple.
There’s more to cheating women and the reasons behind their infidelity than most people bother to understand.
You’re here because you want to.
Let’s start with some simple facts about cheating and go from there.
You've been dating this woman for a while, but something just doesn't feel right.
She's hot and cold, sending mixed signals that leave you scratching your head.
You can't help but wonder if she's emotionally unavailable.
It's a frustrating situation, but don't worry—you're not alone.
Let’s explore 13 telltale signs that the woman you're seeing might be emotionally unavailable and what you can do about it.
It can be hard enough to admit to yourself, “My parents are toxic.”
The trauma of toxic parenting goes deep.
And you might wonder if, without that chunk of your identity, there isn’t much left of you to know.
You didn’t get the chance to see who you might have become without your parents’ damaging influence.
So, it’s understandable you might think there’s nothing behind the damage worth knowing.
It’s also wrong.
Once you realize that a narcissist is pushing you around, you need to learn how to defend yourself.
You don't have to put up with the manipulation, gaslighting, embellished half-truths, and outright lies.
With the right approach, you can frighten a narcissist and enforce boundaries.
Although they always seem to have a comeback that makes you look unreasonable, they are not invulnerable.
You probably can't improve them as human beings, but you might succeed in getting a narcissist to do what you want — which can range from pulling their weight to leaving you alone.
Sometimes, leaving a narcissist isn't possible.
Maybe they're your parent, spouse, or even a beloved child.
Perhaps it's more complicated.
Regardless of the whys, the bottom line is that you're domestically attached to a narcissist for the foreseeable future and looking for actionable solutions to make your life easier.
So today, for you, we're breaking down 13 survival tips for living with a narcissist when leaving isn't an option.
If you spend any holidays with a toxic mother, Hallmark moments are not the norm.
But, contrary to what others may be telling you, you don’t have to sacrifice your mental health to accommodate someone’s toxicity just because “she’s still your mother.”
While a collection of toxic mom quotes might not give you the warm fuzzies, we’re hoping they’ll remind you of your right to protect yourself—even from family.