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9 Top Signs A Narcissist Is Really Finished With You

unhappy couple, how to know if a narcissist is finished with you

If you’ve been in a relationship with a narcissist, you know that when a narcissist leaves you, very often they come back and start the whole cycle over again.

Narcissists groom their targets for the idealize-devalue-discard-hoover cycle.

They know the effect this has on neurotransmitters like dopamine. It’s intentional.

They want you to feel as though no matter how badly they treat you, you need them around to feel “happy.”

So, how do you know a narcissist is finished with you?

And are they ever really done?

Get More Matches with These 101 Witty and Unique Tinder Bios

by Barrie Davenport

woman sitting in office at desk smiling Tinder Bios for Women

Struggling to craft the perfect Tinder bio that captures your essence and leaves matches eager to swipe right?

We hear you.

You want to come across as charming and interesting, not sound like every other profile.

How do you write something unique that grabs attention and represents you?

You’re in luck because we've put together 101 creative Tinder bios for women that are sure to make you stand out.

From funny and flirty to mysterious and thoughtful, these real-life examples demonstrate how to showcase your personality.

Use them as inspiration to craft your own winning bio and get more matches!

11 Reasons Your Ex Seemed to Forget You Instantly and Moved On

by Ron Clendenin

woman sitting on sofa talking to man My Ex Moved on Like I Was Nothing

Have you ever wondered how someone who once loved you more than anything could suddenly act like you never existed?

It can be deeply confusing and painful when a former partner seems to move on rapidly after a breakup.

One day they were telling you they love you, and the next, they act like you never mattered.

It may leave you wondering if your relationship, and all the memories you shared, meant nothing to them in the end.

When an ex appears able to instantly recover and embrace a new life without you, it can make you feel invisible and worthless.

With time and perspective, you can gain insight into why some exes try to fast-forward through heartache while thoughtfully processing the loss is key to true healing.

Feeling Defeated? 9 Reasons Why and 17 Strategies to Reignite Your Motivation

by Barrie Davenport

woman raising arms celebrating feeling defeated

When life knocks you down with defeat after defeat, it can feel like you'll never get back up.

But giving in to those feelings of despair will only lead to more darkness and inaction.

Even the most successful people have faced crushing setbacks on their journeys.

The key is to dig deep within yourself to find the courage, resolve, and self-belief needed to bounce back.

You have it in you to pick yourself up, shake off the disappointment, and keep charging forward.

This, too, shall pass if you allow it.