Confronting a narcissist is never easy — their fragile egos can’t handle criticism, and they don’t play fair when they feel threatened. If you dared to call out their behavior, get ready for backlash. Here are some sneaky, manipulative tactics they use to punish you. 1. They Freeze You Out Narcissists crave attention and control,…
The signs of an unhappy childhood aren’t always evident until you’re well into adulthood. You suddenly realize that many of the toxic habits and patterns you have in relationships are down to the way you grew up, and it kinda sucks. While working with a therapist can help you process trauma and find better coping…
As a kid, you thought the dynamic in your family must have been the same for everyone — how could you have known any differently? However, if you experienced these things as a kid, you grew up in a dysfunctional family without even realizing it. Now that you’re an adult, you can recognize what you…
Introverts aren’t always the easiest people to understand. There’s a lot going on inside our heads, and sometimes, our behavior on the outside doesn’t match up. If you’re wondering why we act a certain way, here are some things we wish we could tell you (but, you know, the whole social interaction thing can be…
Is your relationship a source of happiness and fulfillment or a constant battleground? If you feel drained, manipulated, or always on edge around your partner, it’s time for a serious reality check. There are hidden behaviors that slowly poison relationships — if any of these seem familiar, you need to get out as soon as…
